Associate Practitioner - Point of Care Testing

We are looking for a motivated Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner to join our friendly Point of Care Testing (POCT) team. We are based in Laboratory Medicine and provide analytical equipment used in the wider Trust and Community, such as glucose meters and COVID-19 analysers. The post holder will be expected to assist in the provision of an efficient, high quality POCT service through participation in technical and scientific operations. Please note this post will involve some weekend working., Key duties include: 1. To carry out training sessions on POCT equipment to clinical staff. 2. To manage the distribution and returns of EQA. 3. To perform audits in areas with POCT equipment and on operators of POCT equipment to aid management of compliance. 4. To maintain clear and concise communication with users of the service at all times. To help to ensure that all work is carried out to the standards necessary for future ISO Accreditation.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.