Job Overview We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic HCPC-registered Healthcare Scientist, to join our award-winning team at Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) Point of Care Testing (POCT). BSPS is a large network of NHS laboratories serving 6 acute NHS Trusts: Ashford & St Peter’s NHS FT, Frimley Health NHS FT, Royal Berkshire NHS FT, Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust, Royal Surrey NHS FT and Wexham Park Hospital NHS FT. The POCT team is an innovative, pioneering and progressive rapid POCT service. Responsibilities lie in managing POCT equipment and static devices based at a variety of acute and community sites, ensuring POCT is effectively integrated into patient pathways, driving the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. This post is required to support the POCT Coordinators across our network and will report to and work closely with the team to regularly engage with the clinical teams of the partner commissioning Trusts. The post-holder is expected to work in a cross-site manner. We warmly welcome applications from all pathology disciplines relevant to POCT as the training for the specifics of the POCT service can be delivered to the successful candidate. Main duties of the job Support and deputise for the Point of Care Testing (POCT) Coordinators across the BSPS network. Ensure delivery of high-quality, efficient, and reliable POCT services across all acute and community sites served by BSPS. Contribute to the management and oversight of POCT equipment and static devices at multiple locations. Assist in integrating POCT into patient care pathways, supporting seamless clinical workflows. Work collaboratively with clinical teams across the partner NHS Trusts to maintain high standards of patient care. Provide cross-site support, ensuring consistent practice and service delivery across the network. Working for our organisation Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities The postholder will support and deputise for the Point of Care Testing (POCT) Coordinator to deliver high-quality, efficient, and reliable POCT services across all acute sites within the BSPS network. They will also support the expansion of POCT services, integrating new technologies and processes to enhance patient care. Assist the POCT Coordinator in delivering a consistent, high-standard service across the network. Ensure POCT services are effectively integrated into acute-based care, enabling clinicians to provide patient-centred care closer to the patient. Coordinate the deployment and integration of POCT devices with IT systems, including: Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Electronic Patient Records (EPR) Quality Assurance: Maintain compliance with relevant quality standards, contributing to continuous improvement in POCT service delivery. Identify and resolve technical or operational issues and develop procedures for data management and service reliability. Assist with introducing and scaling new POCT services, ensuring smooth adoption by clinical teams. Work closely with clinical teams and other stakeholders to integrate POCT effectively into patient pathways, ensuring results are reliable and trusted. For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria BSc degree or equivalent qualification in Biomedical sciences or similar subject Health Care Professions Council registration as a Biomedical Scientist Desirable criteria IBMS specialist diploma in relevant discipline Experience Essential criteria Proven experience of working in a pathology laboratory Experience in POCT and proficiency in the techniques of service Desirable criteria Experience with Siemens Poccelerator, Clinisys WinPath, and Electronic Patient Records Skills & Knowledge Essential criteria Frequent concentration required for analysing data and performance but will be frequently interrupted with requests and queries requiring immediate response Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions to resolve problems Desirable criteria Able to store/utilise various types of stock weighing up to 25kg per container daily ( Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first. We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services. We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations. Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care. Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together. Apply online now