Job summary
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 job
Supervise 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 us
You 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 £1.2bn, 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)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description 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 description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description 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 Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- 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 Qualities
Essential
- 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 Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- 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 Qualities
Essential
- 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
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).
