Associate Healthcare Scientist

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Margate is seeking Point of Care Testing (PoCT) staff to support their team. This full-time position involves device maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control. Candidates with prior experience in healthcare settings are encouraged to apply. The role offers relocation support, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career progression within the Kent and Medway Pathology Network.

Benefits

Relocation support

Parking availability

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Existing health professionals in ward or theatre environments encouraged to apply.
• Completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.
• Compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 exclusions.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and troubleshoot medical devices.
• Conduct evaluations and quality control for devices.
• Support the PoCT Coordinator and maintain quality governance framework.
• Provide training and audit for clinical staff.

Skills

Proficient spoken English

Device maintenance

Troubleshooting skills

Job description

Position Overview

Point of Care Testing (PoCT) staff are required to support the existing PoCT team at QEQM Hospital, Margate. The role is full‑time (Band 4) and will rotate to other East Kent acute sites, Estuary View Urgent Treatment Centre and the new Thanet Community Diagnostic Centre in Broadstairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Device maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Device evaluations and performance of internal quality control.
• Administration of external quality assessment programmes.
• Support the PoCT Coordinator and Biomedical Scientists in maintaining a proactive, professional and quality governance framework.
• Provide training, advice and audit to clinical staff to ensure high quality PoCT results.

Qualifications & Requirements

Full training will be provided in PoCT device portfolio and associated IT solutions. Existing health professionals working in ward or theatre environments are encouraged to apply. Key requirements include: proficient spoken English, completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service check (and enhanced check where applicable), and compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 exclusions. Tier 2 visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.

Benefits & Development

Relocation support and parking are available. Flexible working arrangements are encouraged to balance staff wellbeing with departmental expectations. The role offers opportunities for career progression within the Kent and Medway Pathology Network and access to a network academy for education and training.