Associate Practitioner - Point of Care Testing (POCT) | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join thePoint of Care Testing (POCT) team at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trustas afull-time Associate Practitioner.

The POCT service supports safe and effective patient care by providing near-patient diagnostic testing across the Trust. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the service, including maintaining POCT equipment, supporting device connectivity, managing stock, and assisting with user training administration.

This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and good IT literacy. Candidates with abackground or interest in computing, digital technology, laboratory sciences or medical devicesare particularly encouraged to apply, as the role includes supporting theIT connectivity and data management of POCT devices.

Working closely with thePOCT Manager, you will contribute to the delivery and development of a high-quality service and support compliance with national POCT guidelines andUKAS ISO accreditation standards.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience inPoint of Care Testing and Biomedical Science, with opportunities for further training and career development within the service.

Right to Work in the UK:This role is not availablefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

For the full job description for this post please see the attached job description and person specification

This advert closes on Sunday 18 Oct 2026

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