Qpoint delivers an External Quality Assessment service specifically designed for users of point of care testing equipment.Delivered by NHS professionals, our friendly team send regular test samples and reports, offering advice and guidance to enable service users to produce the highest quality results from their point of care testing equipment.
We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to complement our multidisciplinary team to deliver the Qpoint External Quality Assessment Schemes.The job role with be within normal business hours, Monday to Friday and based in Aldershot Centre for Health.
Essential qualities expected are efficiency, being well organised, having good communication and customer service skills, attention to detail. and good keyboard skills. In addition, you should be a reliable individual who is able to demonstrate good practical skills and work as part of a team. You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills. Support and encouragement will be given for career development.
This is a fabulous opportunity to practice as a Biomedical Scientist while gaining valuable insigts into the commercial sector.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the effective operation of the Qpoint External Quality Assessment (EQA) schemes, including contributing to product development and preparation of testing samples. They will be responsible for accurately calculating and scoring EQA circulations, ensuring all results are processed in line with quality standards. Strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is essential for all tasks to maintain compliance, accuracy, and reliability within the service. The role requires regular communication and liaison with a range of stakeholders including service users, pathology and hospital staff, porters, drivers, and couriers to coordinate sample distribution and resolve any operational issues promptly. The post holder will contribute to maintaining the smooth running of EQA schemes, supporting quality assurance activities that underpin clinical pathology services. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team are key to fulfilling the responsibilities effectively.
About us
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.
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Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of responsibilities for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc Biomedical Sciences
* Post-registration experience in relevant field
Experience
* Must be able to prioritise own work (and that of others), make decisions autonomously when required, working to tight timescales
* Capable of strategic thinking with ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
* Freedom and confidence to act to ensure routine service provision is supported at all times in accordance with POCT Policy
* Extensive experience supporting a POCT service
* To have had extensive training experience
Skills and Knowledge
* Conversant with Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations and other Health and Safety regulations as applied to the clinical laboratory
* Good understanding of computer logic to assist with software development and troubleshooting
* A thorough understanding of EQA and how it is applied to POCT.
* To have received formal training in audit, appraisal and 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.
Aldershot Centre for Health (Frimley Health)
£39,205 to £47,084 a yearper annum incl HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
151-SL502
Job locations
Aldershot Centre for Health (Frimley Health)
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