Point of Care Testing Coordinator

NHS; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Point of Care Testing Coordinator at a leading NHS Trust. The role involves leading a team, ensuring quality in Point of Care Testing across multiple sites, and requires strong communication and IT skills. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and experience in a similar role. Opportunities for further development are available.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with experience in Point of Care Testing.
• Experience of leading a team and providing training.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and UKAS accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team supporting Point of Care Testing across all sites.
• Manage workload to ensure key performance indicators are met.
• Work closely with suppliers and staff at all levels.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Team leadership

Analytical problem solving

Education

Biomedical Sciences (Hons)

MSc in Biomedical Sciences

Recognised training qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Point of Care Testing Coordinator

The closing date is 27 May 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Point of Care Testing Coordinator to lead a small team supporting Point of Care Testing across all sites of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an interesting and challenging position leading a small dedicated team delivering support for POCT to most clinical areas across the Trust.

The successful candidate must be flexible and able to travel to different sites across the Trust as needed.

You will work closely with suppliers and managers and staff at all levels across the Trust and have knowledge and understanding of ISO standards and UKAS accreditation.

The department is committed to continuous development and quality improvement and you must be equally committed to these principles.

There will be opportunities available for further developing your skills in all aspects of POCT to enable to you fulfil your potential and further your career.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate must be an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a keen interest in Point of Care Testing, experience of leading a team, and demonstrable training skills.

This is a challenging post that requires an ability to multitask and excellent communication and IT skills.

Although supported by a Consultant Clinical Scientist and Technical Services Manager from the Biochemistry department, you will have a high degree of autonomy in your day to day work and must be able to manage your workload to ensure that key performance indicators are met and reports delivered on time.

The POCT service at UHMBT is delivered via a POCT managed service contract with Radiometer. A variety of analysers are in use in the Trust delivering the wide repertoire of test results required for acute clinical care.

About us

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Biomedical Sciences (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification
• HCPC registration
• IBMS Specialist portfolio in Blood Sciences, Biochemistry or Haematology or equivalent experience
• MSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification or experience
• Recognised training qualification

Experience

• Highly developed technical and scientific skills
• Evidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in a variety of settings
• Experience of working within a Team
• Full understanding and awareness of the Standards for accreditation of medical laboratories and POCT NHS or other public sector experience Quality management experience
• Proven ability to manage resources effectively
• Experience of providing training
• Experience of the clinical and technical validation of analytical equipment
• Experience of risk assessment
• Experience of developing new policies and procedures

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Experience in a large multidisciplinary organisation
• Knowledge of POCT issues
• Ability to build a cohesive team by encouraging a positive approach to new procedures and skills
• Highly developed communication skills including report writing, presentation, facilitation and influencing skills
• Excellent IT skills, with experience of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels
• Effective customer focused skills with a professional and approachable manner
• Demonstrable analytical problem solving skills and experience
• Effective personal and time management skills with ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Ability to comply with the Trust's policies
• Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially

Personal Qualities

• Ability to travel as required
• Ability to work independently and multi- task
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective team leadership qualities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust