POCT Technical Specialist & QA Associate

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust seeks an Associate Practitioner to join the POCT team. You will provide technical support to POCT analysers and devices, perform quality assurance testing and contribute to staff training to ensure competency across wards and sites.

The role involves maintaining equipment, following SOPs, and coordinating with BMS and stores to ensure timely deliveries. A rotation across UHL sites supports broad experience within the Trust's patient-centred service.

Qualifications

• Assist in operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of POCT analysers/devices, maintaining records.
• Provide a technical service and support mechanism for clinical users of POCT equipment.
• Perform or assist with Quality Assurance Testing (IQC and EQA) on POCT analysers/devices.
• Train and assess competency of POCT users.
• Maintain daily/weekly/monthly maintenance logs for POCT equipment.
• Plan workload and supervise biomedical assistants.
• Audit quality control procedures and report issues to senior staff.
• Liaise with BMS staff and pathology stores for deliveries and stock.

Responsibilities

• Participate in operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of POCT analysers/devices.
• Provide technical service and support for clinical POCT users.
• Conduct QA testing (IQC/EQA) on POCT devices.
• Train staff and assess competency in POCT use.
• Maintain maintenance logs and stock control for POCT equipment.
• Coordinate with senior staff and stores for timely deliveries.
• Ensure SOPs are followed and documentation is up to date.
• Assist with development of new methods and technologies.

Skills

POCT testing

Quality Assurance

Training delivery

Technical support

Tools

POCT analysers

Calibration equipment

Job description

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust seeks an Associate Practitioner to join the POCT team. You will provide technical support to POCT analysers and devices, perform quality assurance testing and contribute to staff training to ensure competency across wards and sites.

The role involves maintaining equipment, following SOPs, and coordinating with BMS and stores to ensure timely deliveries. A rotation across UHL sites supports broad experience within the Trust's patient-centred service.