Job summary The POCT team provide essential services for Southend and Basildon University Hospitals and associated community locations. It provides a high quality and responsive service that includes supporting equipment and training of clinical staff in the performance of POCT equipment including blood gas, blood glucose, CRP, urinalysis and pregnancy testing amongst others. The team liaise closely with the nursing and clinical teams. The work is varied and entails troubleshooting instruments, maintaining stock for POCT equipment, monitoring competency and training POCT users. Validation and verification of new equipment is required to support new projects / developments and replacement equipment. As a member of the Point of Care team you will be required to work on both the hospital sites (Basildon and Southend) and community locations from 8am-8pm. Weekend day working is also a requirement. Main duties of the job As an associate practitioner you will be expected, following appropriate training, to be able to rotate through all areas of the laboratories and to perform a variety of analytical and biomedical support tasks following standard operating procedures. You will be expected to perform within agreed quality standards and turnaround times under the supervision of a biomedical scientist who will validate your work. The role does not require HCPC registration. You will be required to work fulltime over a 24h shift pattern. The shifts are a mixture of 12-hour nights, 12-hour days, and 8-hour early, late and day shifts. You will be expected to work on any day or night of the year. Additional payments made for unsocial hours. You will need to be able to work at any of our three sites as required. At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. That's why we're thrilled to offer an exhilarating rewards package, including our incredible Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum for our esteemed team members working in Band 2 - 6 roles. Additionally, for band 5 & 6 roles, where night shift is part of the role requirements, you will receive enhanced night shift payment. About us SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering. We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce. We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways. We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions. Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion. Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 142 Job locations Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea Essex Essex GB-ESS SS0 0RY Job description Job responsibilities To perform point of care support services, within operating procedures and protocols, to provide within agreed quality standards of service delivery and turnaround times under the supervision of senior grade BMS staff To provide support and troubleshooting services to maintain essential POCT equipment used in acute clinical areas. Equipment includes blood gas, blood glucose, urinalysis and pregnancy testing. The team liaise closely with the nursing and clinical teams To perform validation and verification of new equipment for new projects/ developments and replacement equipment To provide training of clinical staff in the operation of POCT equipment To utilise data manager software to monitor and quality check POCT equipment and staff use. To continue with personal development through academic or practical experience To perform routine biomedical investigations, and participate in the scientific and technical activities of the POCT section, which may include specimen reception functions, under supervision of Biomedical Scientists To maintain high professional standards and conform to Health and Safety regulations Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, via telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex information and/or results Use consumables and equipment in accordance to POCT policy and standard operating procedures (SOP) and be responsible for stock control audits and recording through approved channels as required Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff and enter the information in the CAPA module of Q-pulse in a timely manner as directed by senior staff Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities Job description Job responsibilities To perform point of care support services, within operating procedures and protocols, to provide within agreed quality standards of service delivery and turnaround times under the supervision of senior grade BMS staff To provide support and troubleshooting services to maintain essential POCT equipment used in acute clinical areas. Equipment includes blood gas, blood glucose, urinalysis and pregnancy testing. The team liaise closely with the nursing and clinical teams To perform validation and verification of new equipment for new projects/ developments and replacement equipment To provide training of clinical staff in the operation of POCT equipment To utilise data manager software to monitor and quality check POCT equipment and staff use. To continue with personal development through academic or practical experience To perform routine biomedical investigations, and participate in the scientific and technical activities of the POCT section, which may include specimen reception functions, under supervision of Biomedical Scientists To maintain high professional standards and conform to Health and Safety regulations Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, via telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex information and/or results Use consumables and equipment in accordance to POCT policy and standard operating procedures (SOP) and be responsible for stock control audits and recording through approved channels as required Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff and enter the information in the CAPA module of Q-pulse in a timely manner as directed by senior staff Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities Person Specification Skills Essential See Job Description Person Specification Skills Essential See Job Description Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name iPP Analytics Limited Address Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea Essex Essex GB-ESS SS0 0RY Employer's website https://synlab.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)