POCT Associate Practitioner | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,859 - £31,670 per annum incl HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Slough, Berkshire, SL2 4HL |
| Company: | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7808197/151-SL533 |
Summary
We are looking for a motivated and detail‑focusedAssociate Practitionerto join thePoint of Care Testing (POCT) teamatWexham Park Hospital.
This is a key role within our pathology service, supporting the delivery of high‑quality, reliable near‑patient testing that directly informs clinical decision‑making and improves patient outcomes across the organisation.
As part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will help implement, maintain and monitor POCT services, ensuring test results are timely, accurate and compliant with regulatory and governance standards. You will work closely with clinical and laboratory colleagues, providing training, quality assurance and technical support.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in patient‑centred diagnostics within a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Support the delivery of safe, efficient and clinically reliable POCT services across all BSPS POCT sites
• Assist with the implementation, maintenance and ongoing monitoring of POCT devices
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and liaise with manufacturers when required
• Manage stock and consumables within agreed budgets
• Monitor internal and external quality control, undertake audits and escalate non‑compliance appropriately
• Support regulatory, accreditation and governance requirements
• Train POCT users, assess competency and maintain accurate training records
• Update and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)Support the introduction of new technologies and IT connectivity
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and report incidents as required
• Contribute to service delivery across core and non‑core hours
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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Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information.
Please note that this role isnot eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Mar 2026