Band 4 - MLA Point of Care Testing Associate Practitioner - Barts
Posted 11 days ago by Bank Partners
St Bartholomew's Hospital (Barts) are searching for a Band 4 Medical Lab Assistant/Point of Care Testing Associate Practitioner to join their highly skilled team.
Our group of hospitals provides a huge range of clinical services to people in east London and beyond.
We operate from four major hospital sites (The Royal London, St Bartholomew's, Whipps Cross and Newham) and a number of community locations, including Mile End hospital. Around 2.5 million people living in east London look to our services to provide them with the healthcare they need.
The Role:Previous experience in a pathology or point of care testing (POCT) environment is desirable but not essential.
The role involves working across both the Pathology POCT service and clinical areas, and requires the ability to:
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and provide technical support for POCT equipment.
- Manage reagent supplies and ensure accurate completion of associated documentation.
- Work effectively with clinical teams to promote safe and efficient POCT practice.
- Perform internal quality control and administer external quality assessment schemes.
- Train clinical staff in the correct and safe use of POCT equipment.
- Enter, update, and maintain data within the POCT data management system, including issuing barcodes.
- Move between multiple clinical areas throughout the day, which involves a significant amount of walking.
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive team committed to excellence
- Access to NHS benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave
- Work in a state of the art facility at the heart of East London
- Contribute to a service that supports over 2.5 million people across London
- Access to free Core Skills training via Bank Partners