Point of Care Associate Practitioner – Altnagelvin Hospital

First Choice Selection Services Ltd; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is urgently seeking a Point of Care Associate Practitioner to work within the Western Trust at Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry / Londonderry. This full-time role supports Biomedical Scientist Point of Care Testing (POCT), requires strong laboratory experience, and offers a competitive hourly rate along with 28 days paid holiday and ongoing training. Ideal candidates will have relevant GCSEs and A Levels along with several years of laboratory experience.

Benefits

Minimum of 28 days paid holiday

Inclusion into company pension scheme

Free comprehensive training courses

24-hour on-call service

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs must include English Language and one science subject.
• 2 A Levels with 1 year laboratory experience.
• NVQ Level 3 in a Science related subject with 1 year laboratory experience.
• Minimum of 4 years laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Biomedical Scientist Point of Care Testing (POCT).

Skills

Point of Care

Laboratory Assistant

Associate Practitioner

Laboratory Experience

Science

Education

5 GCSEs (Grade A-C)

2 A Levels (one as a science subject)

NVQ Level 3 in a Science related subject

Job description

Point of Care Associate Practitioner urgently required to work within the Western Trust located at Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry / Londonderry to support Biomedical Scientist Point of Care Testing (POCT).

These positions are full time only, Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm. This position is due to start on Monday 13th October 2025 for a period of 6 months minimum, with a possibility of extension. Hourly rate is £13.57 (Band 4), with evening, overtime, and weekend rates as required.

Requirements

• 5 GCSEs (Grade A-C) must include English Language and one science subject
• 2 A Levels (one as a science subject) with 1 year laboratory experience
• NVQ Level 3 in a Science related subject with 1 year laboratory experience
• Minimum of 4 years laboratory experience

What We Will Offer You

• A minimum of 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Inclusion into our company pension scheme
• Free Comprehensive and ongoing annual training courses
• 24 Hour on call service that can be accessed for emergencies

The Next Steps, How To Contact The Team That Ticks All The Boxes

• Contact Ellen McCartney or Sophie Linton
• Send your CV to to apply!

Skills

• Point of Care
• Laboratory Assistant
• Associate Practictioner
• Laboratory Experience
• Science