Job summary
The successful candidate will be part of the Bedford site management team involved in the overseeing of POCT equipment throughout the Bedford Hospital Site and surrounding community. As a POCT UKAS accredited department the trust is keen to ensure all POCT equipment is managed by the POCT teams. Currently the trust had Radiometer ABL90 blood gas analysers, Roche Inform II glucose meters, Liat PCR analysers and Coaguchek pro II INR meters, Nova Ketone meters, Siemens Clinitek Status urine test, Abbott i-Stat infinity and Sight Olo FBC analyser on the Bedford site which are all under the POCT teams management.
Main duties of the job
To participate in
a. the provision of hospital staff training and competency.
b. the carrying out of iQC and EQA by the users and investigating any failings.
c. Liaising with the POCT clinical and technical leads over suitability of equipment
d. To perform validation of new equipment prior to release to the users.
e. monitoring stock to ensure service is not compromised.
f. ensuring the POCT equipment is used in the correct manner and by appropriate staff.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for maintaining an up to date expert knowledge of POCT] services to ensure consistent competency levels through annual reassessment protocols where identified.
To utilise knowledge & skills for research and development in the evaluation of equipment and new methodology, contributing to the report that includes statistical analysis of data with graphical representation to aid the decision making process.
- To assist the PoCT Site Co-ordinator in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive service, in conjunction the clinical lead of the appropriate department.
- To implement the quality policy for PoCT including the agreed quality objectives.
- To contribute to the implementation of UKAS standards for PoCT using the Pathology Quality Management System as established, to fulfil the quality circles and audit inherent to the ISO 15189 and ISO 22870 standards of compliance.
- To deputise in the absence of the PoCT Site Co-ordinator when required to do so.
- To assist in the action plans required resolving nonconformities that are recorded by internal and/or external audits or complaints and to ensure the completion of corrective and preventative actions that have been identified.
- Where delegated, to implement a Standard Operating Procedures [SOP] for the department utilising the Document Management Module of the Q-Pulse system.
- To assist in the delivery of training in conjunction with the PoCT Site Co-ordinator and the PoCT Team, providing training and competency assessments of various grades of staff within the Trust in accordance with ISO 15189 . This includes completion of the training and competency assessment documents and assisting in the gathering of evidence for staff.
- To comply with Policies and Procedures commensurate to role.
- To conduct day-to-day operations for PoCT. This will include ensuring monitoring and review of equipment, its maintenance, performance monitoring and EQA is completed and recorded in a timely way.
- In the absence of the PoCT Site Co-ordinator ensure that there is a continuation of key services when short term staff absences occur.
- To implement the quality aspects of the department.
- Where required to provide specialist knowledge and skills in POCT for operational and technical support and advice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for maintaining an up to date expert knowledge of POCT] services to ensure consistent competency levels through annual reassessment protocols where identified.
To utilise knowledge & skills for research and development in the evaluation of equipment and new methodology, contributing to the report that includes statistical analysis of data with graphical representation to aid the decision making process.
- To assist the PoCT Site Co-ordinator in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive service, in conjunction the clinical lead of the appropriate department.
- To implement the quality policy for PoCT including the agreed quality objectives.
- To contribute to the implementation of UKAS standards for PoCT using the Pathology Quality Management System as established, to fulfil the quality circles and audit inherent to the ISO 15189 and ISO 22870 standards of compliance.
- To deputise in the absence of the PoCT Site Co-ordinator when required to do so.
- To assist in the action plans required resolving nonconformities that are recorded by internal and/or external audits or complaints and to ensure the completion of corrective and preventative actions that have been identified.
- Where delegated, to implement a Standard Operating Procedures [SOP] for the department utilising the Document Management Module of the Q-Pulse system.
- To assist in the delivery of training in conjunction with the PoCT Site Co-ordinator and the PoCT Team, providing training and competency assessments of various grades of staff within the Trust in accordance with ISO 15189 . This includes completion of the training and competency assessment documents and assisting in the gathering of evidence for staff.
- To comply with Policies and Procedures commensurate to role.
- To conduct day-to-day operations for PoCT. This will include ensuring monitoring and review of equipment, its maintenance, performance monitoring and EQA is completed and recorded in a timely way.
- In the absence of the PoCT Site Co-ordinator ensure that there is a continuation of key services when short term staff absences occur.
- To implement the quality aspects of the department.
- Where required to provide specialist knowledge and skills in POCT for operational and technical support and advice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered BMS
- Additional Qualification in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using/monitoring POCT devices
- Extensive experience in Biomedical Sciences
- Experience of working un-supervised
Desirable
- Experience in assisting in the introduction of new equipment into Pathology
Personal skills
Essential
Desirable
- Leading by example
- Committed to service developement
- History of leading a team or project
Communication skills
Essential
- Able to communicate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the hospital
- Manage and present highly complex information
Desirable
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to utilise evaluation tools
- Standard keyboard skills
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement with Project management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered BMS
- Additional Qualification in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using/monitoring POCT devices
- Extensive experience in Biomedical Sciences
- Experience of working un-supervised
Desirable
- Experience in assisting in the introduction of new equipment into Pathology
Personal skills
Essential
Desirable
- Leading by example
- Committed to service developement
- History of leading a team or project
Communication skills
Essential
- Able to communicate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the hospital
- Manage and present highly complex information
Desirable
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to utilise evaluation tools
- Standard keyboard skills
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement with Project management
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).
