Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic HCPC-registered Healthcare Scientist, to join our award-winning team at Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) Point of Care Testing (POCT).
BSPS is a large network of NHS laboratories serving five NHS Trusts: Ashford & St Peter's NHS FT, Frimley Health NHS FT, Royal Berkshire NHS FT, Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust, Royal Surrey NHS FT.
The POCT team is an innovative, pioneering and progressive rapid POCT service.
Responsibilities lie in managing POCT equipment and static devices based at a variety of acute and community sites, ensuring POCT is effectively integrated into patient pathways, driving the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
This post is required to support the POCT Coordinators across our network and will report to and work closely with the team to regularly engage with the clinical teams of the partner commissioning Trusts.
The post-holder is expected to work in a cross-site manner. We warmly welcome applications from all pathology disciplines relevant to POCT as the training for the specifics of the POCT service can be delivered to the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
- Support and deputise for the Point of Care Testing (POCT) Coordinators across the BSPS network.
- Ensure delivery of high-quality, efficient, and reliable POCT services across all acute and community sites served by BSPS.
- Contribute to the management and oversight of POCT equipment and static devices at multiple locations.
- Assist in integrating POCT into patient care pathways, supporting seamless clinical workflows.
- Work collaboratively with clinical teams across the partner NHS Trusts to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Provide cross-site support, ensuring consistent practice and service delivery across the network.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- The postholder will support and deputise for the Point of Care Testing (POCT) Coordinator to deliver high-quality, efficient, and reliable POCT services across all acute sites within the BSPS network.
- They will also support the expansion of POCT services, integrating new technologies and processes to enhance patient care.
- Assist the POCT Coordinator in delivering a consistent, high-standard service across the network.
- Ensure POCT services are effectively integrated into acute-based care, enabling clinicians to provide patient-centred care closer to the patient.
- Coordinate the deployment and integration of POCT devices with IT systems, including:
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Electronic Patient Records (EPR)
- Quality Assurance:
- Maintain compliance with relevant quality standards, contributing to continuous improvement in POCT service delivery.
- Identify and resolve technical or operational issues and develop procedures for data management and service reliability.
- Assist with introducing and scaling new POCT services, ensuring smooth adoption by clinical teams.
- Work closely with clinical teams and other stakeholders to integrate POCT effectively into patient pathways, ensuring results are reliable and trusted.
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The postholder will support and deputise for the Point of Care Testing (POCT) Coordinator to deliver high-quality, efficient, and reliable POCT services across all acute sites within the BSPS network.
- They will also support the expansion of POCT services, integrating new technologies and processes to enhance patient care.
- Assist the POCT Coordinator in delivering a consistent, high-standard service across the network.
- Ensure POCT services are effectively integrated into acute-based care, enabling clinicians to provide patient-centred care closer to the patient.
- Coordinate the deployment and integration of POCT devices with IT systems, including:
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Electronic Patient Records (EPR)
- Quality Assurance:
- Maintain compliance with relevant quality standards, contributing to continuous improvement in POCT service delivery.
- Identify and resolve technical or operational issues and develop procedures for data management and service reliability.
- Assist with introducing and scaling new POCT services, ensuring smooth adoption by clinical teams.
- Work closely with clinical teams and other stakeholders to integrate POCT effectively into patient pathways, ensuring results are reliable and trusted.
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree or equivalent qualification in Biomedical sciences or similar subject
- Health Care Professions Council registration as a Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- IBMS specialist diploma in relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a pathology laboratory
- Experience in POCT and proficiency in the techniques of service
Desirable
- Experience with Siemens Poccelerator, Clinisys WinPath, and Electronic Patient Records
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Frequent concentration required for analysing data and performance but will be frequently interrupted with requests and queries requiring immediate response
- Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions to resolve problems
Desirable
- Able to store/utilise various types of stock weighing up to 25kg per container daily (<20 mins)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree or equivalent qualification in Biomedical sciences or similar subject
- Health Care Professions Council registration as a Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- IBMS specialist diploma in relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a pathology laboratory
- Experience in POCT and proficiency in the techniques of service
Desirable
- Experience with Siemens Poccelerator, Clinisys WinPath, and Electronic Patient Records
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Frequent concentration required for analysing data and performance but will be frequently interrupted with requests and queries requiring immediate response
- Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions to resolve problems
Desirable
- Able to store/utilise various types of stock weighing up to 25kg per container daily (<20 mins)
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
