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Blood Sciences
Gradd
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
282-SA1246099
Cyflogwr
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
The Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea
Tref
Chelsea
Cyflog
£51,488 - £57,802 Per annum Inc HCAS
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05/08/2024 23:59

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The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Healthcare Scientist (POCT)

NHS AfC: Band 7

Trosolwg o'r swydd

The Blood Sciences department has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Healthcare Scientist in POCT. We are currently establishing a new team to manage point of care devices throughout the Trust. This team will provide quality assurance and operational support for the devices in use in all clinical areas and will be working towards providing an ISO accredited POCT service. The team will also include an Associate Practitioner, Clinical Scientist and the full support of the Blood Sciences department. The successful candidate will deliver training, perform audits, investigate issues and support clinical staff with POCT. Further duties would include verification and implementation of new devices and EQA management.
The ideal candidate will have experience both within the laboratory and in a POCT setting including device operation and accreditation to ISO15189. This is an exciting opportunity to develop the quality assurance and delivery of point of care testing at The Royal Marsden.
The department encourages and supports further education and personal development.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The post-holder will provide support for POCT devices within the Trust in accordance with Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs). The post holder will liaise closely with nursing, clinical engineering and other clinical staff to deliver training, device maintenance and provide quality assurance for tests provided by POCT equipment throughout the Trust. The role will also include managing the verification and introduction of new POCT devices following approval from the POCT Committee.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.


At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.


At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

  • Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times.
  • Undertakes routine daily, weekly, monthly and as necessary maintenance and troubleshooting on POCT devices around the Trust, to ensure correct functioning.
  • To be fully trained in the use of all POCT equipment and to be able to perform and interpret diagnostic tests within the Healthcare Professions Council Code of Practice.
  • To plan and prioritise own work under indirect supervision and be fully aware of service requirements
  • Check all samples before processing for identification, status and suitability for diagnostic investigations.

Manyleb y person

Education/Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • HCPC Registration
  • MSc or higher specialist diploma level or equivocal demonstrable experience
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Evidence of training related to specific area or instrument(s)
  • Evidence of post registration study

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Previous experience in a laboratory role
  • Experience in point of care testing as a healthcare scientist
  • Experience of MS Excel and MS Word
  • Experience of handling day-to-day staffing and technical issues within specialism
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Ability to provide excellent approach to customer service
  • Ability to perform and analyse audits
  • Ability to manage laboratory section and staff daily
  • Ability to perform verification of POCT device.

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Ability to write clearly and concisely
  • Ability to express themselves clearly and communicate information to colleagues and users
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to write / review SOPs and documents
  • Able to technically validate laboratory results
  • Full understanding of EQA & IQC and their implications
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Demonstrates proactive approach to problem solving.
  • Able to work unsupervised and to supervise others
  • Ability to demonstrate self-motivation
  • Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise work
  • Understanding of relationship between laboratory investigations and clinical practice

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