Bank Associate Practitioner POCT Rapid Respiratory Service | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Frimley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Frimley is seeking enthusiastic individuals for the Point of Care Testing Team. This role involves working flexible hours, including nights, processing samples for respiratory viruses such as COVID-19. Ideal candidates are science students seeking to develop their skills in a clinical environment. Excellent training and development opportunities are offered. Applications from those needing flexible working are encouraged.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Wide range of training in clinical, management, and leadership skills

Qualifications

• Availability for night shifts and flexible working hours.
• Enthusiastic and confident team player.
• Experience in laboratory/clinical environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process samples for COVID and other respiratory viruses.
• Interact with clinical staff and maintain detailed records.
• Meet strict turnaround times for test results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Good communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

Interest in science

Job description

The Point of Care Testing Team within Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services offers Partnered Trusts an on-site, Rapid Respiratory Service that tests for Influenza, RSV, and COVID with a fast turnaround time.

We are seeking candidates who can offer significant availability for night shifts and can work at one or more of the following sites:

• Wexham Park Hospital
• Frimley Park Hospital
• Royal Surrey County Hospital - Guildford
• Royal Berkshire Hospital - Reading
• Ashford and St Peters Hospitals – Chertsey
• East Surrey Hospital - Reigate

During the winter months, the service expands, and we require enthusiastic and flexible individuals to join the team.

The successful candidate could be based at any of the six hospital sites within the Berkshire Surrey Pathology network. Candidates scheduled for interview will be asked which sites they can cover.

This role is an ideal opportunity for a science student or anyone interested in moving into scientific services.

Are you passionate about science but haven't had the opportunity? Or are you seeking a challenging, science-based role? This is a great chance to develop your knowledge and skills in a laboratory/clinical environment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident individual to work as part of the Point of Care Testing Team, providing a 24/7 service processing samples for COVID and other respiratory viruses.

Key skills include following standardized processes, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, good communication, and teamwork.

The role involves processing samples during the day, interacting with clinical staff and other Trust employees, and maintaining detailed records to monitor service quality. Multi-tasking and working under pressure are essential to meet strict result turnaround times.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability-confident employer, awarded Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We offer excellent development opportunities and a wide range of training in clinical, management, and leadership skills.

We value work-life balance and encourage applications from those seeking flexible working patterns to meet their needs and those of the service.

Travel between sites and flexible working hours are essential. The role requires working day and night shifts, including weekends.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for main responsibilities.

This advert closes on Sunday, 13 July 2025.