We are looking for an enthusiastic Associate Practitioner to join our friendly and dynamic laboratory team, based in Caithness General Hospital in Wick. The post-holder will be part of a team of staff within NHS Highland Blood Sciences network. The successful post-holder will be providing support and guidance for implementation and delivery of POCT services in NHS Highland. The main responsibilities of the role are to deliver training to ward staff of all levels. Participate in external quality assessment and ensure laboratory quality standards are maintained in point of care service provision.

Point of care testing is an analytical process performed for patient care predominantly outside of the laboratory. This role supports the provision of a quality point of care service throughout the Health Board. This support includes the implementation of equipment, maintenance, training, quality and continued management as directed by the Point of Care Testing Co-ordinator and Laboratory Manager.

The candidate must have previous NHS experience and employment in a hospital environment is desirable, but not essential. You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

This is a full time permanent post of 37 hours per week, to be worked 9.00am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday in accordance with service requirements; occasional public holiday working will be required

Informal enquiries would be welcomed by Laura Taylor, Rural General Hospital Senior Biomedical Scientist, Tel: 01955-880266, email laura.Taylor8@nhs.scot or Johan Campbell, Rural General Hospital Laboratory Manager, Tel: 01955-880316, email johan.campbell@nhs.scot.

Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mail northarea.recruitment@nhs.scot or telephoning 01955 880410.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

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NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.