Job Title: Biomedical Scientist Team Manager- Blood Sciences POCTLocation: ManchesterSalary: 47,810 - 54,710 per annum + 1,500 wellbeing allowanceJob Type: Permanent, Full TimeAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Biomedical Scientist Team Manager to join our small, friendly Point of Care Testing (POCT) team at The Christie Pathology Partnership. We proudly provide high-quality POCT services to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Europe''s largest single-site cancer centre.Our POCT repertoire includes blood gas analysers, glucose and ketone meters, Hemocue and Haemochron analysers.The successful candidate will work closely with the POCT Lead and POCT Biomedical Scientist to maintain, develop, and enhance our services - ensuring excellence in patient care and leading the journey towards ISO15189:2022 accreditationResponsibilities:Coordinate and conduct POCT staff training and competency programsCoordinate validation/ verification and implementation of POCT processesDevelop QMS to achieve UKAS accreditationIncident reporting, investigation and preventative actionAssist in developing a POCT service within the communityImprove POCT infrastructure/ connectivityAttend POCT committee meetings/ network within hospital and communityPerform other essential job-related functionsTo manage day to day staffing, workflow and relevant training to ensure turnaround times and services are maintained for local KPI and clinical effectiveness.To assist in staff training and develo