Biomedical Scientist Coventry

Job summary

Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology service (CWPS) has a exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to work full time in Haematology and Transfusion and will be based at UHCW laboratory.

UHCW laboratory is a major trauma centre and provides services in routine Haematology as well as Special coagulation , Flow cytometry and Haemoglobinopathies and Blood Transfusion.

The successful candidate will be required to participate in delivery of a 24/7 laboratory service -this will include core/late and night shifts.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

Registered Biomedical Scientist. Able work independently or part of a team once trained and competent.

Asist in the provision of a continuous 24 hour service by performing a a wide range of urgent and non urgent and specialised procedure and investigations in Haematology and Blood transfusion specialities.

Have excellent communication skills , attention to detail and prioritise workload effectively.

Assist in the day to day running of the laboratory or a particular section including IQC and EQA and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create anenvironment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted: 10 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 218-HSS-B5-8283497

Job locations: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Perform daily routine and specialised diagnostic services on patient and environmental samples containing potentially infectious material. This will be done on a rotational basis using manual and automated techniques to exacting medical and scientific standards according to standard operating procedures.
• Perform daily interpretation of diagnostic investigations. Know how to proceed in the event of technical / analytical nonconformity and when to inform the line manager.
• Accurate and timely entry of data onto the laboratory computer system and/or automated analysers using a VDU and keyboard workstation.
• As appropriate record reports for authorisation in electronic form and / or verbally to persons authorised to receive them.
• Quality check outputs including maintaining necessary internal records
• Participate in external and internal quality assurance schemes and vertical and horizontal audits as directed by senior staff.
• Work to meet laboratory performance targets as directed by senior staff
• Under supervision, develop and investigate new techniques as required by the changing needs of the service.
• To regularly inform and discuss progress of training towards a post registration specialist competence portfolio, with the laboratory training officer and other senior staff as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Biomedical Science degree acceptable to the HCPC.
• Current registration with HCPC.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Completion of Generic Registration Portfolio.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of recent laboratory experience.
• Problem solving.

Desirable

• Working towards completion of post-registration discipline specific competence portfolio.

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate a broad based knowledge in Pathology or in required discipline.

Skills

Essential

• Be able to speak, receive and issue instructions in English without risk of misunderstanding.
• Be able to follow complex documents such as a standard operating procedure (in English).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• IT and keyboard skills.

Desirable

• IT and keyboard skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
• Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Haematology Section Manager, Julie Pearson, julie.pearson@uhcw.nhs.uk, 02476965514

Supporting documents

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