Associate Practitioner - Point of Care Testing

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner to join our friendly Point of Care Testing (POCT) team.

We are based in Laboratory Medicine and provide analytical equipment used in the wider Trust and Community, such as glucose meters and COVID-19 analysers. The post holder will be expected to assist in the provision of an efficient, high quality POCT service  through participation in technical and scientific operations.

Please note this post will involve some weekend working.

Main duties of the job

Key duties include:

• To carry out training sessions on POCT equipment to clinical staff.
• To manage the distribution and returns of EQA.
• To perform audits in areas with POCT equipment and on operators of POCT equipment to aid management of compliance.
• To maintain clear and concise communication with users of the service at all times.

To help to ensure that all work is carried out to the standards necessary for future ISO Accreditation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.  This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.