Band 4 Associate Practitioner - POCT

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

The closing date is 14 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and forward thinking individual to join our Pathology Department as an Associate Practitioner to cover Point of Care Testing (POCT) and to help with the day to day running of the Trust's POCT analysers.In addition, the role involves significant adminstration tasks.This post is cross site, requiring the post holder to work at Queen's Hospital ,King George and communinty sites as required.

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 knowledge of Biochemistry, Haematology and Microbiology 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 3643 or e-mail charlene.mandeya@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Key requirements:

o Attention to detailoSomeone who is able to communicate well with staff in the department and service usersoYou must be able to plan and use your own time economically and effectively in a dynamic environment.oA high degree of motivation and enthusiasm is essential for the roleoA working knowledge of laboratory areas is desirable however not essential

About us

We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal.

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; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch.

These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 88,000 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 can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London 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.

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,081 to £33,665 a year per annum inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

162-7028-AV

Job locations

Point of Care Testing (POCT)

Romford

RM7 0AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

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, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

oFoundation degree or equivalent.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

oDemonstrate good communication skills

Desirable

oFamiliar with LEAN principles

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

oWorking knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and virology laboratory

Desirable

oPrevious POCT experience.

Personal Qualities

Desirable

oAble to liaise with a wide range of healthcare professionals.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

oFoundation degree or equivalent.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

oDemonstrate good communication skills

Desirable

oFamiliar with LEAN principles

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

oWorking knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and virology laboratory

Desirable

oPrevious POCT experience.

Personal Qualities

Desirable

oAble to liaise with a wide range of healthcare professionals.

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.