Job Description

At SWLP, the Point of Care Testing (PoCT) department is accredited to ISO 15189:2012 and ISO22870 standards. The PoCT team manages a wide range of PoCT analysers and devices, connected to POCT middleware systems, across five sites and manages maintenance, training, competency, quality assurance and governance of these pieces of equipment.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced individual to the role of PoCT Coordinator for the SWLP network. The post holder will be based at St George's Hospital but will be required to work and coordinate with other SWLP site Leads.
The post-holder will work relatively independently, supported by the SWLP POCT manager, BMS/MLA staff and the Principal Clinical Biochemist on each site to deliver the PoCT service. Given the outward facing nature of this role, the successful individual will need to have good organisational and communication skills and significant experience in PoCT and quality management.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples.2. To undertake the day-to-day management of the POCT service under the direction of the linemanager.3. To establish and coordinate a site POCT Committee and POCT policy and report all relevantinformation to the committee with input from all POCT users, Medical, Nursing, Patient and finance.4. Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a teammember as part of the overall department.5. To provide the necessary training and supervision to staff within the POCT department
About us
South West London Pathology is an award winning pathology partnership between three leading Hospital Trusts - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS foundation Trust - designed to provide an integrated, high quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust's service and providing them within a single organisation.
Date posted
24 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
xc2xa354,320 to xc2xa360,981 a year pa pr incl HCAS (inner london)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-STG-713124-6966963-DK
Job locations
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• oMSc or equivalent specialist experience at Masters level
• oA honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
• oHCPC Registration
• oHold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience

Desirable

• oFellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
• oCertificate in Quality Management

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• oProven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
• oExcellent working knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject in relevant discipline
• oEvidence of continuing professional development
• oEvidence of ability to problem solve
• oKnowledge of health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
• oEvidence of experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
• oKnowledge of quality control and assurance

Desirable

• oExperience of training laboratory staff
• oExperience of clinical governance issues

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• oAdvanced practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
• oCompetence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• oAccuracy and attention to detail
• oAble to follow written methodologies or protocols
• oAble to work as part of a team
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oAbility to plan and prioritise allocated work
• oIntermediate level of computer skills
• oExcellent communication and presentation skills
• oUse of enhanced pathology computer systems

Other relevant requirements
Essential

• oGood hand eye co-ordination
• oAble to perform light physical work
• oCapable of intense periods of concentration

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• oMSc or equivalent specialist experience at Masters level
• oA honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
• oHCPC Registration
• oHold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience

Desirable

• oFellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
• oCertificate in Quality Management

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• oProven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
• oExcellent working knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject in relevant discipline
• oEvidence of continuing professional development
• oEvidence of ability to problem solve
• oKnowledge of health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
• oEvidence of experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
• oKnowledge of quality control and assurance

Desirable

• oExperience of training laboratory staff
• oExperience of clinical governance issues

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• oAdvanced practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
• oCompetence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• oAccuracy and attention to detail
• oAble to follow written methodologies or protocols
• oAble to work as part of a team
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oAbility to plan and prioritise allocated work
• oIntermediate level of computer skills
• oExcellent communication and presentation skills
• oUse of enhanced pathology computer systems

Other relevant requirements
Essential

• oGood hand eye co-ordination
• oAble to perform light physical work
• oCapable of intense periods of concentration