POCT Associate Practitioner
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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust POCT Associate Practitioner
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join the Point of Care Testing (POCT) team within Blood Sciences and Pathology Services (BSPS) .
This role is integral to the delivery of high-quality, efficient and reliable near-patient diagnostic testing across the organisation.
The post holder will support the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of POCT services, ensuring timely and accurate test results that enhance clinical decision-making and patient care.
You will work closely with clinical and laboratory staff to provide training, quality assurance and troubleshooting, while ensuring compliance with regulatory, accreditation and governance standards.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to patient-centred diagnostics within a dynamic and supportive pathology service.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will maintain, operate and troubleshoot POCT devices in accordance with agreed protocols, quality standards and accreditation requirements.
- Responsibilities include managing stock control, ordering consumables within agreed budgets, and liaising with manufacturers to resolve technical issues.
- The role involves effective communication with clinical teams, conducting audits, monitoring internal and external quality control, and recording and escalating non-compliance.
- The post holder will train users, assess competency, maintain training records and contribute to the review and updating of standard operating procedures.
- They will support the implementation of new POCT technologies and IT connectivity, ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, report incidents, and participate in service delivery across core and non-core hours at any BSPS POCT site.
About us
Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£29,812 to £32,715 a year per annum incl HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
151-SL0613
Job locations
Based at Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Camberley
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- BTEC Higher level or relevant vocational qualification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of IQC/EQA.
- Good knowledge in IT skills- Computer & working with MS office suite.
- Able to troubleshoot & and equipment
- Knowledge of training
- Good organisational skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a pathology laboratory.
- Experience of troubleshooting equipment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in POCT.
- Experience with Siemens Poccelerator, Clinisys WinPath, and Electronic Patient Records.
Special requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to all BSPS sites.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- BTEC Higher level or relevant vocational qualification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of IQC/EQA.
- Good knowledge in IT skills- Computer & working with MS office suite.
- Able to troubleshoot & and equipment
- Knowledge of training
- Good organisational skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a pathology laboratory.
- Experience of troubleshooting equipment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in POCT.
- Experience with Siemens Poccelerator, Clinisys WinPath, and Electronic Patient Records.
Special requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to all BSPS sites.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Based at Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Camberley
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Based at Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Camberley
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
POCT Manager
David Baulch
07899836840
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£29,812 to £32,715 a year per annum incl HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
151-SL0613
Job locations
Based at Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Camberley
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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