Associate Practitioner - Point of Care Testing (POCT)

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Point of Care Testing (POCT) team at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as a full-time Associate Practitioner.

The POCT service supports safe and effective patient care by providing near-patient diagnostic testing across the Trust. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the service, including maintaining POCT equipment, supporting device connectivity, managing stock, and assisting with user training administration.

Main duties of the job

This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and good IT literacy. Candidates with a background or interest in computing, digital technology, laboratory sciences or medical devices are particularly encouraged to apply, as the role includes supporting the IT connectivity and data management of POCT devices.

Working closely with the POCT Manager, you will contribute to the delivery and development of a high-quality service and support compliance with national POCT guidelines and UKAS ISO accreditation standards.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in Point of Care Testing and Biomedical Science, with opportunities for further training and career development within the service.

Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full job description for this post please see the attached job description and person specification

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.