Point of Care Practitioner (with Sponsorship) – Apply Now

Location
Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
26,928–29,551 per year

About Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board serves a diverse community across South Wales, providing high-quality, people-focused healthcare from hospitals to local clinics. They’re committed to making healthcare safer, faster, and closer to home. Their Point of Care Testing (POCT) team plays a crucial role in keeping diagnostics sharp and reliable across the board.

Job details

Benefits

• NHS Pension Scheme – Secure your future with one of the UK’s most generous pension packages
• Professional development – Ongoing learning support and career growth options
• Flexible work across sites – Daily variety with opportunities to travel between locations
• Supportive work environment – Join a warm, collaborative team that values your input

Requirements

• BTEC, NVQ4, HND or equivalent scientific qualifications
• POCT or clinical lab experience
• Confident user of Microsoft Office tools
• Clear, calm communicator with great people skills
• Ready and able to travel across the region when needed
• Comfortable working solo but happy asking for backup

Salary Details

This role offers a starting salary between £26,928 and £29,551, depending on experience, aligned with Agenda for Change Band 5.

About the Role

You’ll be the go-to person for all things POCT across CTMUHB’s services. Working from Prince Charles Hospital, you’ll help frontline staff in both hospitals and community settings use testing equipment properly and safely. That includes giving hands-on support, running audits, training clinical staff, and making sure everything ticks along to national and local standards.

Whether you’re maintaining testing kits, writing up protocols, or guiding a team through an IT issue, your work will directly impact patient safety. You’ll operate independently but always have your Coordinator in your corner.

This is more than a maintenance job—it’s a mission to make sure every test result is accurate, timely, and trusted.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver user training that gives staff confidence to test safely
• Support audits and compliance checks that keep the system sharp
• Manage quality control procedures to ensure reliable results every time
• Provide IT support for POCT systems, helping staff troubleshoot issues
• Oversee stock control so essential testing kits are always ready
• Help maintain accreditation standards to keep the service top-tier

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applicants will need to complete a DBS check for prior criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CTMUHB is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and believe in creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
• Address: Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9DT
• Contact: recruitment.ctm@wales.nhs.uk

Reference Number
0123-POCT-MT

How To Apply
This one’s worth moving on fast. If you’re up for making diagnostics safer and sharper, apply now and start shaping a smarter future for testing in Wales.