Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is professional, reliable and flexible to join our friendly and hardworking team in the Point if Care Testing Department at Rotherham Hospital.The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating all the Point of Care Testing responsibilities within the Trust from the Laboratory perspective. In addition they will provide the essential link between the host Trust and the Laboratory and be a key member of the existing Point of Care Testing oversight committee. They will also be actively involved in the development of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Network Point of Care Testing Service.The successful candidate must be registered with the HCPC (or equivalent) and have previous experience working in an NHS Point of Care Testing environment.Main duties of the jobSupervise and participate in the work of the assigned POCT Sub Section.Plan and organise day to day running of POCT sub section. This will include work prioritisation, and allocation of staff, liaising with other sections as necessary.Writing and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures for the laboratory, reviewing periodically and ensuring they follow best practice.Ensure that, where possible, POCT procedures are in accordance with current ISO quality standards in order to work towards achieving full UKAS accreditation.Participate in the Recruitment and Selection process.Attend all relevant departmental management and performance review meetings.To advise on the suitability of future POCT, including the provision of technical advice, suitability assessments and cost/benefit analyses. This will involve liaison with clinical and non-clinical staff.To monitor performance of POCT equipment across the site and take appropriate action as necessary.About usYou will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust operates with a budget of xc2xa31.2bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers 5 hospital sites, provides care from over 40 community settings and has an excellent reputation for research.As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.The SYB Pathology network includes:Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT)Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT)Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTHFT)The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT)Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT)Date posted28 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salaryxc2xa346,148 to xc2xa352,809 a year Per annum pro rata for part time staffContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number190-0188-DIRJob locationsThe Rotherham TrustMoorgate RdRotherhamS60 2UDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease view the attached and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.The main responsibilities of the role will be to:

• Organise the current day to day Point of Care Testing within The Rotherham Trust (including appropriate use and interpretation of IQC and EQA, troubleshooting and advice to users, staff training coordinating technical and scientific evaluations).
• Delivering a high quality service that is continually developing.
• All aspects of Quality Management associated with POCT (including Asset Management, Audit, Incident Recording and Investigation, Risk, document management, COSHH).
• Management responsibilities to Laboratory POCT personnel (including recruitment and retention, staff development, one to ones and annual reviews, leave approval and sickness reviews).
• Attendance and participation at Trust POCT Governance Committee Meetings.
• Participate in the development of the SYBP POCT service.
• Maintain and promote the professional image of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology, the SYBP partner trusts and working within the STH Trusts PROUD Values.

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease view the attached and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.The main responsibilities of the role will be to:

• Organise the current day to day Point of Care Testing within The Rotherham Trust (including appropriate use and interpretation of IQC and EQA, troubleshooting and advice to users, staff training coordinating technical and scientific evaluations).
• Delivering a high quality service that is continually developing.
• All aspects of Quality Management associated with POCT (including Asset Management, Audit, Incident Recording and Investigation, Risk, document management, COSHH).
• Management responsibilities to Laboratory POCT personnel (including recruitment and retention, staff development, one to ones and annual reviews, leave approval and sickness reviews).
• Attendance and participation at Trust POCT Governance Committee Meetings.
• Participate in the development of the SYBP POCT service.
• Maintain and promote the professional image of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology, the SYBP partner trusts and working within the STH Trusts PROUD Values.

Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential

• BSc in scientific subject in biomedical science or Nursing
• MSc biomedical science or post graduate degree in Nursing Or level 7 Apprenticeship or equivalent extensive experience with a commitment to obtain a level 7 qualification.
• Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

• Registration in HCPC
• Further Management training.

ExperienceEssential

• Extensive experience in POCT service and technology.
• Previous experience in Laboratory or healthcare settings.

Desirable

• Previous experience in NHS
• Experience in application and monitoring of UKAS standards.
• Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory training and required laboratory competences
• Ability to plan, prioritise and allocate work and work under pressure.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Prepared to work flexibly including participation in weekend and evening work and out of hours rota as required

Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential

• BSc in scientific subject in biomedical science or Nursing
• MSc biomedical science or post graduate degree in Nursing Or level 7 Apprenticeship or equivalent extensive experience with a commitment to obtain a level 7 qualification.
• Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

• Registration in HCPC
• Further Management training.

ExperienceEssential

• Extensive experience in POCT service and technology.
• Previous experience in Laboratory or healthcare settings.

Desirable

• Previous experience in NHS
• Experience in application and monitoring of UKAS standards.
• Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory training and required laboratory competences
• Ability to plan, prioritise and allocate work and work under pressure.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Prepared to work flexibly including participation in weekend and evening work and out of hours rota as required

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