Overview
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Point of Care Testing (POCT) team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) as a Band 4 Associate Practitioner in a permanent position. The POCT team delivers essential diagnostic services across BHT and associated community locations throughout Buckinghamshire.
The service provides a high-quality, responsive approach to supporting POCT devices and training clinical users. Devices include blood gas analysers, glucose and ketone meters, urinalysis, CRP, and pregnancy testing platforms.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with clinical teams and thrives in a dynamic healthcare environment. We\'re seeking a charismatic, engaging individual with strong communication and presentation skills. Previous experience in POCT or pathology is desirable. Candidates should be highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. The ability to perform under pressure and maintain high professional standards is essential. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to achieving the highest professional standards and have proof of engagement with continuous professional development processes.
Main duties
The post holder would be required to work as a member of the POCT team and work at all BHT hospital sites (Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Wycombe General Hospital and Amersham) and associated community sites. The working times would be 37.5 hours from Monday to Friday.
* To be proficient in the use of all Point of Care devices currently used within the Trust e.g. Blood Gas Analysers, Glucose Monitors, Pregnancy testing
* To assist and support the POCT Team in providing a professional POCT service
* To contribute to the efficient and effective running of the POCT service as appropriate
* Monitor users of these devices follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) devised by the Point of Care Manager, advising the POCT Lead BMS of non-compliance.
* Solve routine problems with Point of Care devices, calling on the POCT Manager/ POCT BMS Lead for more serious problems and / or the maintenance engineers where appropriate.
* To train clinical, nursing and laboratory staff in the use of POCT equipment, ensuring compliance with Trust POCT guidelines and procedure.
* Support the POCT Manager in the investigation of incidents and errors if required, to ensure service improvement.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT: A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
* As part of our BHT family, you\'ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
* We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
* We\'re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
* As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
* Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
* A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
* Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
* Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
* Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
* Date posted: 01 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 4
* Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
* Reference number: 434-SCS7357128
* Job locations: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
* Good general education standard
* GCSE Maths, English and at least one science subject or equivalent
Skills & Knowledge
* An understanding of Quality Control and Assurance.
* Able to work as part of a team
* Excellent verbal communication skills able to communicate technical matters with users at all levels of understanding
* Excellent presentation skills
* Ability to think logically and demonstrate good acumen to solve problems
* Ability to carry out repairs and maintenance with specialist tools with the necessary dexterity and care
* Concentration and attention to detail.
* Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
* Good knowledge of Basic Microsoft packages.
Desirable
* Ability to work under own initiative, prioritise work, and to achieve agreed schedules
Special Circumstances
* Ability to travel to locations throughout Buckinghamshire
Desirable
* Work internal rotation
* Flexible working as required
Experience
* Work experience of working in a Biomedical laboratory
* Work experience with POCT devices
* Working knowledge of Biomedical techniques and practises
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Further technical training relevant to the role
* Working as a member of a team
* Experience with responding to frequent queries from service users by telephone, email and in person.
* Able to handle working with body fluid samples
* Experience of taking responsibility for own standards of work
* Experience of using general office software packages
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: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
* Address: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
Employer's website: https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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