Key Public Body has an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Science Assistant (POCT) to join their Acute Directorate based at Altnagelvin Hospital. This Band 3 role sits within the vital Pathology Department, playing a central part in assisting with the effective performance, maintenance, and quality control of Point of Care Testing (POCT) equipment across the regional health trust. As a Healthcare Science Assistant, you will work closely with a collaborative team of biomedical specialists and clinical professionals to support equipment performance, staff training, and rigorous quality standard compliance. You will play a vital role in troubleshooting equipment, managing crucial consumables, and ensuring that diagnostics are controlled and ready to deliver rapid turnaround times for critical patient care. The Role: Equipment & Quality Maintenance: Assist in running, calibrating, and processing quality control checks on POCT analysers (including blood gas systems) to ensure compliance with UKAS ISO 15189 and ISO 22870 standards. Stock & Consumables Control: Receive, record, and maintain optimal stock levels of POCT consumables across designated areas and fridges, ensuring proper stock rotation to minimise wastage. Troubleshooting & Audits: Monitor equipment function, handle baseline troubleshooting, and assist in carrying out departmental and ward quality audits. Training Coordination: Support the training of frontline clinical staff by arranging training schedules, booking rooms, and preparing essential training materials. Data Management: Input data for External Quality Assurance (EQA) returns, manage data retrieval for audits, and assist in maintaining the comprehensive asset register. Service Mobility: Provide multi-site support by regularly visiting alternative sites within the Trust network on a weekly basis, sometimes at short notice. Essential Criteria: Experience: At least one year of laboratory experience OR at least one year of experience working in a clinical setting. Qualifications: 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English Language and at least one science subject. Core Skills: Clear and effective communication skills, strong team-working abilities, a patient-focused attitude, and the ability to work under pressure using your own initiative. Technical Knowledge: Competent computer skills combined with a strong baseline awareness of Health & Safety practices. Licence & Flexibility: A valid UK driving licence with access to a car upon appointment, alongside a willingness to participate in a weekend and bank holiday rota. The Package: Salary/Grade: Band 3 | £12.75/h Location: Altnagelvin Hospital base. Professional Development: Structured ongoing learning, training, and development pathways to maximise your career potential. Environment: Access to a supportive, fast-paced, and highly collaborative multi-discipline pathology network. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Corey Hillis, Specialist Technical Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group, on. MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. ADZN1_NI