Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join the Point of Care Testing (POCT) team within Blood Sciences and Pathology Services (BSPS) on a fixed-term basis until December 2026.
This role is integral to the delivery of high-quality, efficient and reliable near-patient diagnostic testing across the organisation.
The post holder will support the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of POCT services, ensuring timely and accurate test results that enhance clinical decision-making and patient care.
You will work closely with clinical and laboratory staff to provide training, quality assurance and troubleshooting, while ensuring compliance with regulatory, accreditation and governance standards.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to patient-centred diagnostics within a dynamic and supportive pathology service.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will maintain, operate and troubleshoot POCT devices in accordance with agreed protocols, quality standards and accreditation requirements.
- Responsibilities include managing stock control, ordering consumables within agreed budgets, and liaising with manufacturers to resolve technical issues.
- The role involves effective communication with clinical teams, conducting audits, monitoring internal and external quality control, and recording and escalating non-compliance.
- The post holder will train users, assess competency, maintain training records and contribute to the review and updating of standard operating procedures.
- They will support the implementation of new POCT technologies and IT connectivity, ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, report incidents, and participate in service delivery across core and non-core hours at any BSPS POCT site.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder plays a key role in delivering high-quality, efficient and reliable Point of Care Testing (POCT) services across the organisation.
- They will support the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of POCT devices, ensuring timely, accurate and clinically reliable results to aid patient care and clinical decision-making.
- Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, managing stock and consumables within agreed budgets, liaising with manufacturers, and maintaining effective communication with clinical teams.
- The post holder will monitor internal and external quality control, undertake audits, record and escalate non-compliance, and support regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- They will train users, assess competency, maintain training records, update SOPs, support new technologies and IT connectivity, ensure health and safety compliance, report incidents, and contribute to service delivery across core and non-core hours at any BSPS POCT site.
This job description is an indication of the type and range of tasks that are expected of the post holder, and other duties may be required, in line with the role and the banding. It will be reviewed and amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder to take account of changing organisational need.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder plays a key role in delivering high-quality, efficient and reliable Point of Care Testing (POCT) services across the organisation.
- They will support the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of POCT devices, ensuring timely, accurate and clinically reliable results to aid patient care and clinical decision-making.
- Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, managing stock and consumables within agreed budgets, liaising with manufacturers, and maintaining effective communication with clinical teams.
- The post holder will monitor internal and external quality control, undertake audits, record and escalate non-compliance, and support regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- They will train users, assess competency, maintain training records, update SOPs, support new technologies and IT connectivity, ensure health and safety compliance, report incidents, and contribute to service delivery across core and non-core hours at any BSPS POCT site.
This job description is an indication of the type and range of tasks that are expected of the post holder, and other duties may be required, in line with the role and the banding. It will be reviewed and amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder to take account of changing organisational need.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- BTEC Higher level or relevant vocational qualification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of IQC/EQA.
- Good knowledge in IT skills- Computer & working with MS office suite.
- Able to troubleshoot & and equipment
- Knowledge of training
- Good organisational skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a pathology laboratory.
- Experience of troubleshooting equipment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in POCT.
- Experience with Siemens Poccelerator, Clinisys WinPath, and Electronic Patient Records.
Special requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to all BSPS sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- BTEC Higher level or relevant vocational qualification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of IQC/EQA.
- Good knowledge in IT skills- Computer & working with MS office suite.
- Able to troubleshoot & and equipment
- Knowledge of training
- Good organisational skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a pathology laboratory.
- Experience of troubleshooting equipment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in POCT.
- Experience with Siemens Poccelerator, Clinisys WinPath, and Electronic Patient Records.
Special requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to all BSPS sites.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
