Point of Care Testing Practitioner
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£33,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 6136 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (41% match). If the code is right — and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a role that has been developed as part of the ongoing Trust POCT improvement initiative. We are looking for an individual on a full time basis who has experience working within a Pathology Laboratory or working with POCT devices and methods in a Healthcare setting.
Suitable candidates will require a relevant professional/scientific qualification to degree level or higher, current registration with HCPC and a Post Graduate Diploma (IBMS Specialist portfolio or equivalent).
The intended working hours for this position are 8:30am-4:30pm.
The post holder will work as part of the Departmental and Multidisciplinary Teams maintaining good lines of communication and promoting a strong commitment to the department. The principal duty of the post holder will be to provide first line support to operators and departments that use point of care testing (POCT) equipment in order to facilitate safe POCT practice throughout the Trust whilst monitoring and facilitating the correct functioning of all POCT devices. The post holder will also oversee the activity of Support Workers and Associate Practitioners within the POCT Team. Additional duties will be undertaken as directed by the Point of Care Testing Lead in consultation with the post holder.
As a teaching hospital and an organisation committed to continuous learning, we offer a broad range of education and training to staff and students/trainees/other learners. All post holders are expected to fulfil mandatory training requirements, engage in continuous learning and support education and training of others commensurate to their role.
Our Point of Care Testing (POCT) team is a small, friendly, and approachable group dedicated to supporting operators across the organisation. We work closely with clinical teams to ensure POCT equipment is used safely, effectively, and in line with quality standards. From training and competency assessment to troubleshooting, quality assurance, and day-to-day advice, we provide practical support that helps staff deliver timely and reliable patient care. Our collaborative approa
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michelle Carter Job title: Point of Care Testing Lead BTH Email address: michelle.carter7@nhs.net Telephone number: 01253954133
POCT Lead BTH working hours are Monday - Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm
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Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 6136 going rate of £33,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.