Biomedical Scientist -POCT (FTC)

Role: Biomedical Scientist - POCT (Point of Care Testing)
Site: HCA Laboratories - Shropshire House, 10a Capper St, London WC1E 6JA
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week, Monday – Friday
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract-12 Months
Salary: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)

We are looking for an experienced Biomedical Scientist to work in our Point of Care Testing department (POCT) includes blood and urine testing performed in the clinical setting by patient-facing healthcare professionals, typically nurses and doctors.

Common examples of POCT include blood glucose monitoring, warfarin management, urine screening and blood gas analysis. POCT devices are located throughout the HCA Facilities including wards, clinics, operating theatres, community clinics and outreach settings.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.  

What you will do:

• Work with the POCT team, colleagues in HCA Laboratories and HCA Facilities to deliver a safe and effective POCT service.

• Carry out the training and development requirements throughout all aspects of POCT operations and activities.

• Support to attain and maintain UKAS accreditation of the POCT services, liaising with all organisational departments, to facilitate this essential next step in the delivery of exceptional care.

• Contribute to the POCT service in line with HCA POCT policy.

• Be expected to work autonomously, whilst maintaining clear lines of communication and dialogue with the POCT team to ensure delivery of a safe and effective POCT service.

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with HCA and non-HCA colleagues to promote the effectiveness of the HCA POCT service.

• Liaise with POCT suppliers regarding significant device failures, training or consumable stock issues.

• Participate in the delivery of the training programme for POCT.

• Respond to frequent queries from POCT service users by telephone, email and in person, when needed.

• Treat all users of the service in an efficient and courteous manner and ensure that all POCT enquiries are logged, reviewed and responded to within an appropriate timeframe.

What you will bring:

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

• Experience of working in a team

• Evidence of Continual Personal Development

• Experience of working within a pathology laboratory setting

• Understanding of quality assurance procedures and troubleshooting quality failures

• Some knowledge of verification procedures for laboratory equipment, including production of data and reports

• Participation of ISO:15189 laboratory accreditation

• Good planning, organisational and presentation skills.

• Experience of training of laboratory colleagues

• Experience of producing laboratory and/or training documentation, such as SOPs, training presentations, incident investigations

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

As a Biomedical Scientist you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

• Group Life Assurance from day one

• Critical illness cover

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

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