Band 6 Biomedical Scientist - Point of Care Testing (POCT)
The closing date is 23 September 2025
Job summary
Key requirements:
o Biomedical Science degree or equivalento Registration with the Health and Care Professions Councilo Completion of IBMS Specialist Portfolio or proven equivalent post registration experience in any pathology discipline.o Evidence of CPD
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and forward thinking individual to join our Point of Care Testing Department as a Biomedical Scientist in Point of Care Testing (POCT).This post is cross site, requiring the post holder to work at Queen's Hospital ,King George and Trust led community clinics as required. The Post holder will contribute to key governance tasks in line with UKAS standards as the department aims to work towards accreditation.
The POCT department is very dynamic hence this is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a developing, forward thinking and user facing department; which is fast becoming an integral part of the patient pathway. This post will give a unique opportunity to work with an excellent team and extend your multi-disciplinary knowledge at Queens and King George Hospitals. Join our team and make a difference.
For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact : Charlene Mandeya, Senior POCT Coordinator on 01708 435000 ext 6672/3643 or email charlene.mandeya@nhs.net or Victoria Clough, Consultant Biochemist and Clinical Lead for POCT victoria.clough@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day running and development of the Point of Care Testing department. The post holder will have an in-depth scientific knowledge of at least one Pathology discipline and will work with the POCT Clinical Lead, POCT Lead BMS, Lead BMS, POCT Senior BMS and POCT Associate Practitioners to ensure that all scientific, technical, and quality aspects of the POCT services are maintained across BHRUT and community hospitals. The post holder must be able to work autonomously where appropriate. The role will often require you to communicate with other departments and hospitals face to face, therefore good organisational and interpersonal skills are essential to the role.
About us
We're an organisation that is getting better and betterand ourimprovements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatresat our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and, in recognition of our progress, we've been shortlisted for Trust of the Yearat the Health Service Journal Awards.
We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need totransform the A&E at Queen'sand get rid of corridor care.
Our patients are benefitting from ourWomen's Health Hubin Ilford; an Ageing Well Centrein Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospitaland at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub.
These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.
The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexiblyand more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wageemployer.
We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£44,485 to £52,521 a year Per Annum Inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
162-7319-AV
Job locations
Point of Care Testing (POCT)
Romford
RM7 0AG
Employer details
Employer name
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Point of Care Testing (POCT)
Romford
RM7 0AG
Employer's website
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