Band 6 Biomedical Scientist - Point of Care Testing (POCT)

A Vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Key requirements:

• Biomedical Science degree or equivalent
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Completion of IBMS Specialist Portfolio or proven equivalent post registration experience in any pathology discipline.
• Evidence of CPD

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and forward thinking individual to join our Point of Care Testing Department as a Biomedical Scientist in Point of Care Testing (POCT).This post is cross site, requiring the post holder to work at Queen’s Hospital ,King George and Trust led community clinics as required. The Post holder will contribute to key governance tasks in line with UKAS standards as the department aims to work towards accreditation.

The POCT department is very dynamic hence this is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a developing, forward thinking and user facing department; which is fast becoming an integral part of the patient pathway. This post will give a unique opportunity to work with an excellent team and extend your multi-disciplinary knowledge at Queens and King George Hospitals. Join our team and make a difference. 

For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact :
Charlene Mandeya, Senior POCT Coordinator on 01708 435000 ext 6672/3643 or email [email protected] or Victoria Clough, Consultant Biochemist and Clinical Lead for POCT [email protected]

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day running and development of the Point of Care Testing department. The post holder will have an in-depth scientific knowledge of at least one Pathology discipline and will work with the POCT Clinical Lead, POCT Lead BMS, Lead BMS, POCT Senior BMS and POCT Associate Practitioners to ensure that all scientific, technical, and quality aspects of the POCT services are maintained across BHRUT and community hospitals. The post holder must be able to work autonomously where appropriate. The role will often require you to communicate with other departments and hospitals face to face, therefore good organisational and interpersonal skills are essential to the role.

We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determinationto deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with. We’re no longer inspecial measures; we’ve openedtwo new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH);and, in recognition of our progress, we’ve beenshortlisted for Trust of the Year at the Health Service Journal Awards.

We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care.

Our patients are benefitting from our Women’s Health Hub in Ilford; anAgeing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) atBarking Community Hospital and atSt George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub.

These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.

The majority of our 8,000 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many canwork flexibly andmore than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accreditedapprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be aLondon Living Wage employer.

We’re looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025

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