Point of Care Testing Coordinator


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a growing and technologically advanced POCT service that supports thousands of patients every day across emergency, acute, outpatient and community settings, including a number of remote Renal Dialysis Centres. Working alongside a Band 6 POCT Biomedical Scientist, you will be responsible for the operational management, governance and strategic development of a diverse portfolio of POCT devices located across the Trust's main hospital site and multiple satellite locations. The Trust operates a comprehensive POCT service incorporating a wide range of analysers and devices including: Radiometer ABL90 Flex blood gas analysers across Emergency Care Departments, Critical Care, Theatres and other acute clinical areas. Cepheid GeneXpert molecular analysers supporting rapid diagnostic pathways within the Emergency Departments and other specialist services. Newly implemented Nova StatStrip 2 and Nova StatStrip Xpress glucose and ketone monitoring systems. A wide variety of additional POCT analysers and devices deployed throughout inpatient wards, outpatient departments, specialist services and remote community-based sites. The POCT service continues to expand in line with new clinical pathways, technological developments and service transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that POCT services remain safe, compliant, reliable and responsive to the needs of clinicians and patients. You will work closely with laboratory services, clinical teams, nursing staff, medical colleagues, procurement services, Trust IT & Digital Teams and equipment manufacturers to deliver high a high-quality POCT service that meets national standards and supports excellent patient care. For full job details and personal specifications please refer to enclosed job description.

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