POCT Associate Practitioner

MCS Group; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Point of Contact Testing Associate Practitioner. In this role, you will support the maintenance and training related to POCT equipment, maintaining safety and quality standards, while working closely with healthcare professionals. Essential qualifications include 5 GCSEs and previous lab experience, with a salary of £26,530 per annum.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Essential: 5 GCSEs at grade C and above.
• Previous lab experience required.
• Knowledge of lab quality standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Point of Care Testing (POCT) team.
• Deliver training for safe use of POCT devices.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Carry out troubleshooting and quality checks.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and suppliers.
• Work independently across Trust sites.

Skills

Lab experience

Knowledge of lab quality standards

Education

5 GCSEs at grade C and above

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to make a difference by maintaining vital equipment? We're recruiting on behalf of Western Health and Social Care Trust to add a Point of Contact Testing Associate Practitioner. Your role is to assist in the maintenance, evaluation, staff training and documentation of all POCT equipment under the guidance of the Biomedical Scientist Point of Care Testing (POCT) Specialist.

The role

• Provide comprehensive support to the Point of Care Testing (POCT) team and service users, ensuring equipment is safely maintained, reliable, and compliant with Trust policies.
• Deliver structured training and competency assessments for nursing, medical and laboratory staff in the safe and effective use of POCT devices.
• Maintain accurate records, including training logs, equipment registers, quality assurance data, and standard operating procedures.
• Carry out first-line troubleshooting, maintenance and quality checks on POCT equipment, escalating issues and removing unsafe or faulty devices as necessary.
• Participate in internal and external quality management programmes, including audits, inspections and evaluation of new devices or techniques.
• Liaise effectively with healthcare professionals, suppliers and the POCT Specialist, ensuring timely communication of issues, service improvements and operational needs.
• Work independently across Trust sites, upholding health and safety standards, confidentiality, and professional conduct whilst supporting continuous service improvement.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential:

• 5 GCSEs at a grade C and above.
• Previous lab experience.
• Knowledge of lab quality standards.

What\'s in it for you?

• Salary: £26,530 per annum.
• Generous annual leave allowance.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes Specialist Consultant at MCS Group.

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