Point of Care Testing Coordinator

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is looking for registered healthcare professionals to support a national rollout of Pharmacogenetics Point of Care Testing (POCT). The role involves developing governance processes for genetic testing and engaging with various stakeholders across health boards. This position offers an exciting opportunity in a rapidly evolving healthcare field, providing a chance to make a significant impact on newborn care in Scotland.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Work life balance policies

Occupational health services

Learning resource centres

Discounted leisure benefits

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional required.
• Experience in POCT is beneficial.
• Motivated and qualified healthcare professionals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop national clinical governance processes for pharmacogenetics.
• Monitor new MT-RNR1 testing services.
• Travel to various health boards to engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Implementing POCT projects

Quality management processes

Education

Current NMC/GMC/GDC/HCPC registration

Job description

2 posts are available

These posts are 18 Month Fixed Term / Secondment positions. As per the Fixed Term Contacts Policy - Where individuals with continuous service within the NHS apply for fixed-term contract roles, NSS reserves the right to refuse any such appointment.

About The Organisation

National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.

The Post

This a unique opportunity to be an integral part of a newly funded national roll-out of Pharmacogenetics Point of Care Testing (POCT). The POCT market is increasing rapidly, offering new and innovative solutions to healthcare, this post will support the ANIA (Accelerated National Innovation Adoption) implementation of MT-RNR1 genetic testing at the point of care, for newborn babies < 28 days old.

To support the national roll-out, this post provides the opportunity to develop national clinical governance processes, to monitor all new MT-RNR1 testing services. To support the national roll-out, this post will involve travel to various health boards, interacting with various stakeholders.

The Candidate

Applications are invited from registered healthcare professionals to join the Point of Care Testing programme in NHS National Services Scotland. Experience of implementing POCT projects and quality management processes would be useful but is not essential.

This post provides an exciting and challenging opportunity for suitably experienced, qualified and motivated Healthcare professionals.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme Disclosure Scotland check. Any candidate who has lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.

Candidates must have current NMC/GMC/GDC/HCPC registration at the time of applying.

Location and Working Pattern:

This post will be based at Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Delta House, Glasgow.

Currently hybrid working.

The work pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.

Inclusion

is a national board and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team on [e-mail]

Further Information

For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Ryan Cooper, Point of Care Testing Programme Lead on [e-mail].

Closing date for completed applications is 11 July 2025.

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