Working with PoCT Manager to obtain ISO 15189 (2022) accreditation for the Rapid Testing Laboratory. To lead in test repertoire development and participate in evaluation implementation and delivery of new equipment and techniques. To ensure that staff under their supervision adhere to the appropriate health and safety and infection control practices including working with biohazards and noxious chemicals. Perform rapid molecular based tests and other analytical tests unsupervised whilst organising own work tasks. Report results requiring subjective judgement and analytical expertise in a timely fashion so that they may be acted on as necessary by clinicians. Use of EPR and LIMS systems for reporting. Responsibility for local Quality Management Systems (QMS) Assist in the development of standard operating procedures, polices, risk and COSHH assessments. To maintain accurate and detailed records of patients results, internal quality control (IQC) data and external quality assurance (EQA) data. To take responsibility for IQC and EQA for the Rapid Testing service, including receipt, handling, return of results and interpretation. Responsibility for departmental audits and adherence to KPIs. To prepare and present reports to the PoCT committee Responsibility for managing stock control, including ordering, rotation and acceptance testing. Responsibility for maintaining specialised PoCT equipment including trouble shooting and liaising with external suppliers' technical teams. To organise and deliver departmental training ensuring competency assessment records are maintained and are up to date. Responsibility for organizing and maintaining a 24/7 shift pattern and managing annual leave. Responsible for departmental staff recruitment including shortlisting and interviewing candidates. Supervision of Band 4 Associate HealthCare Scientists including appraisal, sickness and performance management. Arrange departmental meetings and provide reports for governance meetings. Communicating any issues affecting the department to the PoCT Manager. Fulfil all relevant mandatory and statutory requirements. To cover Associate Healthcare Scientist shifts as required. Participate in personal training offered, including maintaining mandatory CPD requirements for HCPC registration, and keep up to date with current practice. Communicating in person and by telephone with all stakeholders enquiries.