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Point of Care Testing (POCT) Coordinator

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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Location
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
16 Jul 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
02 Jul 2025

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for the role of a Point of Care Testing (POCT) Coordinator Band 7 at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust within Biochemistry POCT department part time 15 hours per week. This post is across Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals.

ESNEFT hosts a pathology network that provides an excellent laboratory service all year round (24/7) to the patients of the Trust. We have well-equipped modern laboratories and are building solid and stable pathology teams at Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

  • Responsible as lead for Ipswich POCT
  • Manages and coordinates the day to day activities of the team
  • Leads on service improvement
  • Responsible for standard and quality of results
  • Provides specialist advice to clinicians
  • Provides specialist service e.g. training, advanced trouble shooting, problem solving for specialist requirement.
  • To work flexibly in reflection of service needs which may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 day per week service.
  • The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals.
  • Maintain and promote professional image of the pathology

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.