POCT Associate Practitioner

NHS; Camberley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Camberley is looking for a highly motivated Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join their Point of Care Testing team until December 2026. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting diagnostic testing devices, managing stock, and conducting training in a supportive environment. Candidates should possess NVQ level 3 or equivalent and relevant experience in pathology laboratories. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

First-class development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IQC/EQA.
• Good knowledge in IT skills and MS Office.
• Able to troubleshoot equipment.
• Knowledge of training procedures.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, operate and troubleshoot POCT devices.
• Manage stock control and order consumables.
• Conduct audits and monitor quality control.
• Train users and assess competency.
• Support implementation of new technologies.

Skills

Knowledge of IQC/EQA

Good knowledge in IT skills

Able to troubleshoot equipment

Knowledge of training

Good organisational skills

Education

NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent

Tools

Siemens Poccelerator

Clinisys WinPath

Electronic Patient Records

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join the Point of Care Testing (POCT) team within Blood Sciences and Pathology Services (BSPS) on a fixed-term basis until December 2026.

This role is integral to the delivery of high-quality, efficient and reliable near-patient diagnostic testing across the organisation.

The post holder will support the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of POCT services, ensuring timely and accurate test results that enhance clinical decision-making and patient care.

You will work closely with clinical and laboratory staff to provide training, quality assurance and troubleshooting, while ensuring compliance with regulatory, accreditation and governance standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to patient-centred diagnostics within a dynamic and supportive pathology service.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will maintain, operate and troubleshoot POCT devices in accordance with agreed protocols, quality standards and accreditation requirements.
• Responsibilities include managing stock control, ordering consumables within agreed budgets, and liaising with manufacturers to resolve technical issues.
• The role involves effective communication with clinical teams, conducting audits, monitoring internal and external quality control, and recording and escalating non-compliance.
• The post holder will train users, assess competency, maintain training records and contribute to the review and updating of standard operating procedures.
• They will support the implementation of new POCT technologies and IT connectivity, ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, report incidents, and participate in service delivery across core and non-core hours at any BSPS POCT site.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

This job description is an indication of the type and range of tasks that are expected of the post holder, and other duties may be required, in line with the role and the banding. It will be reviewed and amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder to take account of changing organisational need.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of IQC/EQA.
• Good knowledge in IT skills- Computer & working with MS office suite.
• Able to troubleshoot & equipment
• Knowledge of training
• Good organisational skills.

Experience

• Experience of working in a pathology laboratory.
• Experience of troubleshooting equipment.
• Previous experience of working in POCT.
• Experience with Siemens Poccelerator, Clinisys WinPath, and Electronic Patient Records.

Special requirements

• Ability to travel to all BSPS sites.

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.

£28,860 to £31,671 a yearper annum incl HCAS