Point of Care Testing Lead

About Sonic Healthcare UK

Sonic Healthcare is a globally recognized healthcare provider with extensive experience in delivering medical services worldwide. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, the company ranks in the ASX Top 50 and specializes in pathology, radiology, and primary care medical centres. Sonic Healthcare operates in multiple countries including Australia, the USA, several European nations, the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand. The UK division comprises The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL), a partnership delivering pathology services chiefly to NHS Trusts. Employing over 3,500 staff across various UK locations, Sonic Healthcare is committed to medical diagnostics excellence, innovation, and strategic investment in healthcare infrastructure and IT.

Role Overview

The Point of Care Testing Lead will manage and oversee the delivery of the Point of Care Testing (POCT) service at the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. This permanent full-time position requires 37.5 working hours weekly and includes responsibility for operational, managerial, and technical aspects of the POCT service. Key duties involve leadership of POCT Associate Practitioners, data-driven reporting, and service development including device validation and expansion of testing services into community settings.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervise POCT Associate Practitioners and ensure team effectiveness.
• Generate monthly performance and quality reports for stakeholders.
• Lead departmental meetings and engage in relevant external discussions.
• Coordinate and deliver training sessions to clinical staff on equipment use, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Analyze internal quality controls and external quality assessments and report findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Quality Management Groups to maintain UKAS accreditation standards.
• Lead validation efforts for new or updated testing devices.
• Drive service enhancements and extend offerings to community healthcare settings.
• Update and maintain POCT documentation and protocols.

Employee Benefits

• Opportunities for training and ongoing professional development.
• Annual salary reviews linked to transparent internal pay frameworks without band limitations.
• Corporate discounted gym memberships.
• Cash-back healthcare plan covering select dental and optical expenses.
• Paid sick leave entitlement: 5 days initially, increasing to 20 days subsequently.
• Coverage including Permanent Health Insurance and Death-in-Service benefits.
• Life assurance supporting salary continuation after long-term illness.
• Employee Assistance Programme promoting wellbeing.
• Interest-free loans for annual season travel tickets.
• Access to additional staff rewards and discounts through Perkbox.
• Competitive pension scheme with rising contributions linked to service duration.
• Generous annual leave (23-28 days) and flexible working arrangements to accommodate shift preferences.

Additional Information

Applicants should carefully review the responsibilities and criteria before applying. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Note that the employer reserves the right to close applications at any time, regardless of posted deadlines.