POCT Associate Practitioner - Fixed-Term Maternity Cover

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Greenhill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic individual to support the Point of Care Testing (POCT) manager in delivering a safe and effective POCT service. This fixed term position covers maternity leave for 1 year and spans all sites and community settings served by the Trust.

The successful candidate will work autonomously within agreed policies, supported by training, with good laboratory practice and Health & Safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Science-based Foundation degree, HNC/Diploma or equivalent knowledge and skills.
• Understanding of good laboratory practice and Health & Safety requirements.
• Competent with MS Excel and Word for data handling.

Responsibilities

• Support the POCT manager in performance of routine and specialised POCT services.
• Deliver a safe and effective POCT service across all sites and community settings.
• Work autonomously within agreed policies with appropriate training and supervision.

Skills

Literate and numerate

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

Foundation degree, HNC or Diploma in a science field

Equivalent knowledge and skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic individual to support the Point of Care Testing (POCT) manager in delivering a safe and effective POCT service. This fixed term position covers maternity leave for 1 year and spans all sites and community settings served by the Trust.

The successful candidate will work autonomously within agreed policies, supported by training, with good laboratory practice and Health & Safety awareness.