Job summary
This vacancy is a fixed term post for a Point of Care Testing (POCT) Coordinator to work within the expanding POCT service at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMB) to cover maternity leave for a period of 12 months starting in June 2024.
The post requires an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with the IBMS Specialist portfolio, a relevant MSc or the IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice in POCT. Applicants also need to be able to demonstrate a high level of technical knowledge and competence, good interpersonal skills and evidence of involvement in laboratory technical developments and have a keen interest in delivering training. Previous experience of working in POCT and involvement in preparation of ISO documentation desired.
Our POCT service supports a wide range of equipment spread across multiple sites including blood gas, Glucose/Ketone, Urinalysis, INR, D- Dimer, HbA1c, Haemoglobin, and Flu/ COVID-19 testing, many of which are interfaced to electronic patient records via Radiometer AQURE, AEGIS POC and Novanet. There is a POCT hot lab based at Westmorland General Hospital which supports the Urgent Treatment Centre on that site.
You are encouraged to contact us to discuss the post further or to arrange an informal visit.
Main duties of the job
The role includes management of a wide range of POCT analysers and the maintenance, training, competency, quality assurance and governance of these devices.
The successful candidate will maintain the current level of POCT service and lead further service development. This will include verification of equipment, auditing and writing/reviewing documents to help towards UKAS accreditation (ISO 15189/22780). You will also maintain the standardisation and integration of quality principles in POCT across the Trust through chairing the Trust POCT group and attending other meetings as required.
You will help to deliver technical excellence and drive forward change in this busy service, supporting the delivery of clinical services in the Trust. We are committed to personal and professional development and this will be encouraged and supported. There will also be opportunities to be involved in the wider management of the service across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology Service. The development of POCT is one of the top priorities of the developing Pathology network.
The post holder can be based at any of the hospital sites operated by UHMB and will be expected to cover sites within the Community setting across the Morecambe Bay area.
Currently the main POCT office is located at Furness General Hospital. There will be a requirement to travel and work flexibly across all of the supported sites.
About us
The Trust operates from 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 health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community 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, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Job description
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 websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
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 websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical sciences (hons) degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration
- Specialist portfolio in Blood Sciences, Biochemistry or Haematology or equivalent experience
- MSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification or experience
Desirable
- Recognised training qualification
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- 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
Essential
- 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
- Meticulous record keeping skills
- 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
Essential
- Ability to work independently and multi- task
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective team leadership qualities
- Ability to travel between the Trust sites as required
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical sciences (hons) degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration
- Specialist portfolio in Blood Sciences, Biochemistry or Haematology or equivalent experience
- MSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification or experience
Desirable
- Recognised training qualification
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- 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
Essential
- 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
- Meticulous record keeping skills
- 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
Essential
- Ability to work independently and multi- task
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective team leadership qualities
- Ability to travel between the Trust sites as required
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
