Job Overview
We are looking for a motivated and detail‑focusedAssociate Practitioner to join the Point of Care Testing (POCT) team at Wexham 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.
Main duties of the job
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
Working for our organisation
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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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information.
Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent
Desirable criteria
BTEC Higher level or relevant vocational qualification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
Knowledge of IQC/EQA.
Good knowledge in IT skills- Computer & working with MS office suite.
Knowledge of training
Good organisational skills.
Experience
Essential criteria
Experience of working in a pathology laboratory.
Experience of troubleshooting equipment.
Desirable criteria
Previous experience of working in POCT.
Experience with Siemens Poccelerator, Clinisys WinPath, and Electronic Patient Records.
Special requirements
Essential criteria
Ability to travel to all BSPS sites.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates' investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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