Associate Practitioner Point of Care Testing (POCT) Band 4

Associate Practitioner - Point of Care Testing (POCT) Band 4-Altnagelvin Area Hospital

Location: Altnagelvin Area Hospital
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Pay Rate / Salary: £14.06 p/h
Contract Type: Temporary

About the Role

Staffline Recruitment is seeking an Associate Practitioner - Point of Care Testing (POCT) Band 4 for ALT. This role involves supporting the POCT service through equipment maintenance, staff training, quality assurance and troubleshooting. It would suit someone with laboratory or clinical experience, strong IT skills and the ability to work independently.

Why Apply

• Immediate start
• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• Parking access
• Staff discounted meals
• Dedicated consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Support the POCT team and service users with point of care testing equipment.
• Train medical, nursing and laboratory staff in the safe and competent use of POCT devices.
• Maintain, monitor and troubleshoot POCT equipment, reporting faults and removing unsafe devices from use.
• Maintain databases, equipment registers, training records and standard operating procedures.
• Distribute quality assurance samples, collate data and report results.
• Participate in departmental and ward audits and quality management activities.
• Maintain adequate stocks of POCT consumables and liaise with suppliers regarding equipment and supplies.
• Support equipment evaluations, staff competency assessments and compliance with Trust procedures.

Essential Criteria

• Five GCSEs at grades A-C, including English Language and a science subject, or equivalent, and one of the following:
  • Two A Levels or equivalent, including a science subject, plus one year of laboratory experience in a scientific, technical or support role, or one year of clinical experience.
  • NVQ Level 3 in a science-related subject or BTEC National Diploma, plus one year of laboratory experience in a scientific, technical or support role, or one year of clinical experience.
  • At least four years of laboratory experience in a scientific, technical or support role, or four years of clinical experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality standards and the role of POCT within healthcare.
• Experience using technical equipment, with good IT skills, keyboard skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues.
• Ability to travel between hospital sites and participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas.
• Ability to work as part of a team, use initiative and organise workloads.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive, patient-focused attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure, solve problems and demonstrate reliability.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with POCT equipment.

How to Apply

Apply today, and a member of our team will be in touch.

Essential Criteria: All applicants must meet the essential criteria to be shortlisted. These roles may be filled quickly. Your CV will be kept on file for future similar opportunities. Due to the volume of applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Access NI: Successful candidates may be required to apply for an Access NI Certificate through Staffline, even if they already hold a valid certificate. The cost will be between £16 and £31, depending on the level of clearance required.