POCT Associate Practitioner — Multi-Site Lab Support

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join its Point of Care Testing (POCT) team on a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will assist in managing testing equipment and provide high-quality service across multiple hospital sites. Essential qualifications include GCSE in English and Maths, NVQ level 3, and prior experience in clinical laboratories. A clean driving license is necessary, and candidates must be flexible in working hours.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths.
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in customer care and clinical laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient Point of Care Testing to equipment users.
• Maintain and manage multiple testing instruments.
• Supervise and allocate work to less experienced staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer Care practices

Education

Education to GCSE in English and Maths

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Completion of a medical laboratory assistant competency portfolio

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading hospital trust in Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join its Point of Care Testing (POCT) team on a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will assist in managing testing equipment and provide high-quality service across multiple hospital sites. Essential qualifications include GCSE in English and Maths, NVQ level 3, and prior experience in clinical laboratories. A clean driving license is necessary, and candidates must be flexible in working hours.