POCT Associate Practitioner

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Camberley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Camberley is seeking a motivated Band 4 Associate Practitioner to enhance near-patient diagnostic testing. This role involves maintaining POCT devices, managing stock control, and training clinical staff to ensure high-quality patient care. Candidates should demonstrate effective communication skills and a commitment to compliance with healthcare standards. Development opportunities are provided, in line with the organization's inclusive employer agenda.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• High motivation and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain and operate medical testing devices.
• Effective communication with clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, operate and troubleshoot POCT devices.
• Manage stock control and order consumables.
• Communicate effectively with clinical teams for training and compliance.
• Conduct audits and monitor quality control.
• Train users and maintain training records.
• Support new POCT technologies and IT connectivity.
• Report incidents and ensure service delivery across sites.

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, operate and troubleshoot POCT devices in accordance with agreed protocols, quality standards and accreditation requirements.
• Manage stock control, order consumables within agreed budgets, and liaise with manufacturers to resolve technical issues.
• Communicate effectively with clinical teams to provide training, quality assurance, troubleshooting and to ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation and governance standards.
• Conduct audits, monitor internal and external quality control, record and escalates non‑compliance.
• Train users, assess competency, maintain training records and contribute to the review and updating of standard operating procedures.
• Support the implementation of new POCT technologies and IT connectivity, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Report incidents and participate in service delivery across core and non‑core hours at any BSPS POCT site.

Inclusivity and Development

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.