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.

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.

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)