Job summary
The point of care (POC) coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day running of the POCT service, supported by a POCT support worker.
They are responsible for supporting POCT implementation (based on clinical need) and ensuring a fit-for-purpose clinical governance framework through staff training, quality control/assurance, audit, and attainment of relevant accreditation.
The POCT Coordinator will provide a visible presence for the department throughout the hospital and is responsible for liaising between various staff groups and departments to deliver a safe, effective, responsive, and expanding service.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the management of the Point of Care Testing activities within the Trust and other organisations for whom Pathology provides POCT services.
Supervise staff undertaking or supporting POCT activities including direct supervision, training and ongoing performance assessment.
Liaise and communicate with managers and users of POCT equipment in the Trust and other departments who have responsibilities for POCT equipment to ensure best practice and good governance mechanisms are in place.
Provide advice to Trust managers and staff regarding the suitability and application of POCT devices within the Trust and other healthcare organisations; identifying potential areas of expansion and supporting implementation where appropriate.
To scrutinise POCT developments and make recommendations where appropriate particularly in terms of governance and quality.
Supervise the use of specific POCT devices in the Trust including calibration, control and routine maintenance. Resolve immediate analytical problems and perform repairs to instrumentation where appropriate, and liaise with manufacturers where repairs cannot be completed in house.
To be a key member of the POCT Trust Committee, providing oversight and assurance relating to the POCT service.
About us
This role offers a unique career opportunity for a highly motivated individual within a busy, forward-thinking POCT department; within a medium-sized bed district general hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the role or to organise a visit to the department, please contact the Divisional Operations Manager - Steve Williams on 07717685307 or via email steven.williams@jpaget.nhs.uk.
Alternatively you can contact the current POCT coordinator - Belinda Davies on 01493 4522808 or email belinda.davies@jpaget.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the role or to organise a visit to the department, please contact the Divisional Operations Manager - Steve Williams on 07717685307 or via email steven.williams@jpaget.nhs.uk.
Alternatively you can contact the current POCT coordinator - Belinda Davies on 01493 4522808 or email belinda.davies@jpaget.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Point-of-care testing experience with blood and body fluids
- Working in a senior capacity in a healthcare environment for a min 2 years
- Experience & knowledge of regulations/regulators H&S,UKAS,MHRA
- Equipment validation of diagnostic POCT
- Internal and external QA/QC
skills and abilities
Essential
- Good communicator
- Good knowledge of POCT
- Competent at training/education/supervision of staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC or NMC (or other professional body)
Person Specification
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Point-of-care testing experience with blood and body fluids
- Working in a senior capacity in a healthcare environment for a min 2 years
- Experience & knowledge of regulations/regulators H&S,UKAS,MHRA
- Equipment validation of diagnostic POCT
- Internal and external QA/QC
skills and abilities
Essential
- Good communicator
- Good knowledge of POCT
- Competent at training/education/supervision of staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC or NMC (or other professional body)
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).
