Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
POCT Associate Practitioner
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Rotational Associate Practitioner - Point of Care Testing
Department: Point of Care Testing – MKUH Pathology
Band 4, £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum pro rata
Hours: Fixed Term, Full time, 37.5 per week to Cover Maternity Leave, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
This is a fixed term 12-month position to provide maternity cover.
The Point of Care Testing (POCT) Team, part of the Pathology Department at MKUH, are seeking an engaging and enthusiastic individual to help support the service we provide to the wards and other clinical areas throughout the Trust, including community-based projects.
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Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 12 August 2026
Amongst other tasks the post holder will aid with the following:
- Manage 200+ POCT devices throughout the Trust, ensuring they are regularly maintained, serviced and repaired when needed.
- Run control checks (IQC and EQA) as required.
- Provide user training to clinical staff using the devices for patient testing.
- Carry out regular audits on the POCT services and equipment currently in use.
- Aid POCT in meeting ISO 15189 standards.
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In addition, the post holder will periodically rotate into the blood sciences laboratory. There they will assist in the delivery of a diagnostic service analysing blood, urine, faeces and other materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
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Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Phill Dickson
- Job title: POCT coordinator
- Email address: phillip.dickson@mkuh.nhs.uk
If you have further questions or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Phill Dickson, POCT coordinator (phillip.dickson@mkuh.nhs.uk)
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