Point of Care Testing Coordinator

Job summaryNHS Band 7 Salary:
49,387 - 56,515 per annumHours Per Week: Full
Time, 37.5Contract Type: PermanentWe are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and forward
thinking HCPC registered Biomedical or Clinical Scientist to lead our Point of
Care Testing (POCT) service across a large University NHS Hospital Trust.Main duties of the jobKey ResponsibilitiesAs the POCT Coordinator you will:Lead the operational delivery of the Trust-wide POCT service.Provide professional leadership and day-to-day management of the POCT team.Maintain governance, quality assurance and quality management systems across all POCT locations.Develop, review and implement POCT policies, procedures and standard operating procedures.Oversee internal quality control, external quality control assessment and audit programmes.Lead investigations into quality incidents, equipment failures and non-conformances.Manage POCT equipment implementation, validation, verification and replacement programmes.Act as Trust expert for POCT, providing specialist advice to clinicians and senior managers.Deliver education, competency assessment and ongoing training for clinical users.Participate in service improvement, innovation and research projects where appropriate.Support development of business cases for new POCT services and emerging technologies.About usHere at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of
everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic
benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those
long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming
pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and
DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we
can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in
terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender
identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans' status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.DetailsDate posted05 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
49,387 to 56,515 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference numberREF2539QJob locationsQueen Alexandra HospitalSouthwick Hill RoadPortsmouthHampshirePO6 3LYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis is an exciting opportunity to lead a growing and technologically advanced POCT service that supports thousands of patients every day across emergency, acute, outpatient and community settings, including a number of remote Renal Dialysis Centres. Working alongside a Band 6 POCT Biomedical Scientist, you will be responsible for the operational management, governance and strategic development of a diverse portfolio of POCT devices located across the Trust's main hospital site and multiple satellite locations.The Trust operates a comprehensive POCT service incorporating a wide range of analysers and devices including:Radiometer ABL90 Flex blood gas analysers across Emergency Care Departments, Critical Care, Theatres and other acute clinical areas.Cepheid GeneXpert molecular analysers supporting rapid diagnostic pathways within the Emergency Departments and other specialist services.Newly implemented Nova StatStrip 2 and Nova StatStrip Xpress glucose and ketone monitoring systems.A wide variety of additional POCT analysers and devices deployed throughout inpatient wards, outpatient departments, specialist services and remote community-based sites.The POCT service continues to expand in line with new clinical pathways, technological developments and service transformation initiatives.The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that POCT services remain safe, compliant, reliable and responsive to the needs of clinicians and patients. You will work closely with laboratory services, clinical teams, nursing staff, medical colleagues, procurement services, Trust IT & Digital Teams and equipment manufacturers to deliver high a high-quality POCT service that meets national standards and supports excellent patient care.For full job details and personal specifications please refer to enclosed job description.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThis is an exciting opportunity to lead a growing and technologically advanced POCT service that supports thousands of patients every day across emergency, acute, outpatient and community settings, including a number of remote Renal Dialysis Centres. Working alongside a Band 6 POCT Biomedical Scientist, you will be responsible for the operational management, governance and strategic development of a diverse portfolio of POCT devices located across the Trust's main hospital site and multiple satellite locations.The Trust operates a comprehensive POCT service incorporating a wide range of analysers and devices including:Radiometer ABL90 Flex blood gas analysers across Emergency Care Departments, Critical Care, Theatres and other acute clinical areas.Cepheid GeneXpert molecular analysers supporting rapid diagnostic pathways within the Emergency Departments and other specialist services.Newly implemented Nova StatStrip 2 and Nova StatStrip Xpress glucose and ketone monitoring systems.A wide variety of additional POCT analysers and devices deployed throughout inpatient wards, outpatient departments, specialist services and remote community-based sites.The POCT service continues to expand in line with new clinical pathways, technological developments and service transformation initiatives.The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that POCT services remain safe, compliant, reliable and responsive to the needs of clinicians and patients. You will work closely with laboratory services, clinical teams, nursing staff, medical colleagues, procurement services, Trust IT & Digital Teams and equipment manufacturers to deliver high a high-quality POCT service that meets national standards and supports excellent patient care.For full job details and personal specifications please refer to enclosed job description.Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialBSc (Hons) or equivalent in Biomedical SciencesRegistration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)MSc in Biomedical Science or FIBMSBSc (Hons) or equivalent in Biomedical SciencesRegistration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)MSc in Biomedical Science or FIBMSDesirableEvidence of formal management training.
Experience
EssentialSignificant experience working in a diagnostic laboratory settingDemonstrable practical experience as a Specialist Biomedical ScientistBe able to demonstrate a broad level of specialist knowledge and practical experience in Point of Care TestingExperience with supervising, supporting, training and supervision of staffDesirableEvidence of continuing professional development, especially within the field of POCT
Skills and Knowledge
EssentialAbility to use highly complex automated equipment.Ability to maintain standards of accuracy and hand to eye coordinationAbility to work in a methodical and organised manner.Ability to undertake the technical verification of assays, reagents and equipmentExcellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skillsThe ability to work using own initiative and without supervision.Interpretation of diagnostic laboratory resultsA knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and proceduresEvidence of coaching and counselling skillsExperience of change management within a large complex organisationAwareness of laboratory Quality Management SystemsGood general Microsoft ICT skillsProblem Solving skills
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialBSc (Hons) or equivalent in Biomedical SciencesRegistration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)MSc in Biomedical Science or FIBMSBSc (Hons) or equivalent in Biomedical SciencesRegistration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)MSc in Biomedical Science or FIBMSDesirableEvidence of formal management training.
Experience
EssentialSignificant experience working in a diagnostic laboratory settingDemonstrable practical experience as a Specialist Biomedical ScientistBe able to demonstrate a broad level of specialist knowledge and practical experience in Point of Care TestingExperience with supervising, supporting, training and supervision of staffDesirableEvidence of continuing professional development, especially within the field of POCT
Skills and Knowledge
EssentialAbility to use highly complex automated equipment.Ability to maintain standards of accuracy and hand to eye coordinationAbility to work in a methodical and organised manner.Ability to undertake the technical verification of assays, reagents and equipmentExcellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skillsThe ability to work using own initiative and without supervision.Interpretation of diagnostic laboratory resultsA knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and proceduresEvidence of coaching and counselling skillsExperience of change management within a large complex organisationAwareness of laboratory Quality Management SystemsGood general Microsoft ICT skillsProblem Solving skillsUK Registration
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NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer namePortsmouth Hospitals University NHS TrustAddressQueen Alexandra HospitalSouthwick Hill RoadPortsmouthHampshirePO6 3LYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePortsmouth Hospitals University NHS TrustAddressQueen Alexandra HospitalSouthwick Hill RoadPortsmouthHampshirePO6 3LYUnited KingdomEmployer's website

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