Point of Care Testing Section Lead

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• To take responsibility for the management and coordination of a defined section of the department with specific reference to the implementation and maintenance of Health & Safety issues, Quality Systems, including all accreditation standards and Personnel matters.
• To undertake scientific duties in POCT as required in order to facilitate the smooth running of the service.
• Deliver the Pathology POCT strategy across UHP sites and community-based point of care activities.
• To provide a clinical technical service by performing routine and specialist analytical testing on a range of biological samples.
• Takes the practical lead in the development and implementation of the UHP Point of Care policies.
• To maintain and run specialist equipment of the section.
• To possess the skills required to provide the necessary training and supervision of state registered Biomedical Scientists (BMS), Trainee BMS and support staff within their section of the department.
• To assist the Laboratory Manager & Lead BMS in the management of the laboratory.
• The post holder will directly manage a group of Biomedical Scientists and support staff, typically up to 10.
• The post holder in collaboration with the Lead BMS, Lab Manager and Consultant Clinical staff will provide a timely, high quality, accurate and cost-effective service.
• Take a lead role in the provision of Point of Care Testing within the Trust within the constraints of clinical need and cost and based on best national practice.
• To provide highly visible, effective leadership and management of Point of Care services.
• Facilitate to undertake research projects, quality improvement projects and clinical audit, both independently and in collaboration with Regional and National programs.
• Ensure cost-effective use of Trust resources. Advise on the acquisition, procurement and implementation of medical devices and Point of Care devices with support from the Senior Management Team.
• To work with colleagues from across DCL to provide efficient, multidisciplinary support to local Teams, the Trust and the wider health care community.
• The post holder will ensure continued provision and access to key POCT services by community teams and ward staff.

• Lead and manage POCT technical services, ensuring scientific and technical excellence.
• Maintain high professional standards and ensure staff meet speed, quality, and accuracy requirements.
• Oversee induction, training, and competency records for all staff.
• Manage staffing levels to allow mandatory training while maintaining safe service.
• Support training for junior medical staff and Clinical Scientists.
• Collaborate and supervise staff, working with senior management as needed.
• Develop and maintain continuous service review and quality improvement programs.
• Ensure compliance with UKAS ISO
  15189 and MHRA standards.
• Establish and audit procedures and protocols within your section.
• Manage stock control and ordering, ensuring safe and tidy storage.
• Promote efficiency measures and share best practices.
• Produce and maintain SOPs, protocols, and policies.
• Implement procedural changes and communicate updates.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of documents and records.
• record-keeping and equipment maintenance.
• Provide statistical and workload data as required.
• Ensure adherence to internal and external quality control procedures.
• Establish flexible working systems to optimize equipment use.
• Promote health and safety compliance and investigate incidents.

• Ensure value for money in purchasing and maximize supplier discounts.
• Support income generation initiatives.
• Conduct monthly budget…