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We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced individual to the role of POCT Associate Practitioner for the SWLP network. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of POCT devices and analysers. they will assist the POCT coordinator in the implementation of the Trust wide POCT Policy. This includes staff training/competency assessment, e-learning, IT, hardware and software supports, SOPs, audit, stock checks and contribution to accreditation. The post-holder will work relatively independently, supported by the SWLP POCT manager, POCT coordinator, POCT clinical Scietist, BMS/MLA staff and the Principal Clinical Biochemist on each site to deliver and facilitate training on a range of POCT devices and analysers. Given the outward facing nature of this role, the successful individual will need to have significant POCT experience, extensive experience in the delivery and facilitation of POCT training and good organisational and communication skills., 1. To assist and support the Advanced Biomedical Scientist (POCT Co-ordinator) and POCT Manager in providing a professional POCT service.2. To contribute to the efficient and effective running of the POCT service as appropriate.3. To provide clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples.4. To use interpretive and technical skills to assist in determining the clinical significance ofresults of POCT tests.

• Foundation degree
• Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
• Biomedical Sciences accredited degree, Proven experience of working in a diagnostic pathology department
• Practical experience of a range of diagnostic pathology techniques
• Experience of working with a laboratory computer system and POCT middleware systems.
Desirable
• Experience of Quality Management Systems
• Technical knowledge of the maintenance and servicing requirements of the wide range of POCT devices and analysers
• Supervisory skills / experience
Skills and Abilities Essential
• Intermediate level of computer skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
• Able to liaise effectively at all levels of the organisation
• Information technology skills (including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, e-mail and internet).
• Helpful positive attitude to clinical user / all work colleagues and ability to understand their concerns.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload, autonomously or as part of a dynamic team.
• Able to work constructively to implement best practice.
• Medical terminology
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Awareness of health & safety issues
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations. The ability to be flexible in undertaking all duties demanded of the post
Other relevant requirements Essential
• Good manual dexterity
• Able to perform light physical work
Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential
• Foundation degree
• Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
• Biomedical Sciences accredited degree, Proven experience of working in a diagnostic pathology department
• Practical experience of a range of diagnostic pathology techniques
• Experience of working with a laboratory computer system and POCT middleware systems.
Desirable
• Experience of Quality Management Systems
• Technical knowledge of the maintenance and servicing requirements of the wide range of POCT devices and analysers
• Supervisory skills / experience
Skills and Abilities Essential
• Intermediate level of computer skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
• Able to liaise effectively at all levels of the organisation
• Information technology skills (including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, e-mail and internet).
• Helpful positive attitude to clinical user / all work colleagues and ability to understand their concerns.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload, autonomously or as part of a dynamic team.
• Able to work constructively to implement best practice.
• Medical terminology
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Awareness of health & safety issues
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations. The ability to be flexible in undertaking all duties demanded of the post
Other relevant requirements Essential
• Good manual dexterity
• Able to perform light physical work
  
  South West London Pathology is an award winning pathology partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust- designed to provide an integrated, high quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust's service and providing them within a single organisation.