# Point of Care Testing Technical Lead

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Golden Jubilee.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** NHS Golden Jubilee
- **Town:** Clydebank
- **Region:** West of Scotland
- **Country:** Scotland
- **Profession:** Administrative and IT
- **Salary:** £52,845 - £61,466
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-10T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-28T07:17:26.237Z
- **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=261583
- **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=261583
- **Employer website:** https://www.nhsgoldenjubilee.co.uk

## Job Content

### Job details

- Job reference: 251177
- Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
- Job closing date: 10/08/2026
- Job Type: Healthcare Sciences
- Location: Golden Jubilee University National Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 27/07/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Golden Jubilee
- Department: Biochemistry

### **Please note this job is currently going through profile matching.**

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Biomedical Scientists for a Point of Care Testing Technical Lead - The Point of Care Testing (POCT) Lead is responsible for the operational management, governance, and strategic development of the POCT service across NHS Golden Jubilee.

The post holder will ensure that POCT services are safe, effective, and compliant with regulatory requirements, including ISO 15189 / ISO 22870, MHRA guidance, and local clinical governance frameworks. The role will provide expert leadership to support clinical services delivering near-patient testing, ensuring quality assurance, staff competency, and robust connectivity with laboratory systems.

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.

## Documents

- [Job Description  (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1178011&JobId=261583)
- [Person Specification  (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1177980&JobId=261583)
- [Candidate Information Pack  (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1177981&JobId=261583)

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