CWPS Biomedical Science Training and Recruitment Strategy Lead in Coventry

CWPS Biomedical Science Training and Recruitment Strategy Lead

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Pathology Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent: Part-Time Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (4 x 7.5 hour shifts per week) Job ref 218-HSS-B7-8326112

Site University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Town Coventry Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rota Salary period Yearly Closing 13/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 03/11/2026

Job overview

Biomedical Science Training and Recruitment Strategy Lead - Part-Time Post 30 hours per week.

Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) is a large, long standing Pathology Network in the South Midlands. Pathology services are provided across three main sites; University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry, the George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton and South Warwickshire Foundation Trust in Warwick.

The CWPS Biomedical Science Training and Recruitment Strategy Lead is a key role within CWPS, co-ordinating and ensuring standardisation of Training and Recruitment across all Pathology Disciplines, as well as collaborating with external organisations to facilitate, develop and establish the supporting Training framework

This role is a part-time substantive post with main responsibilities to chair the monthly CWPS Network Training Committee and work closely with and provide support for the Discipline Training Section Managers to deliver the CWPS Network Training and Recruitment Strategy.

This is an opportunity for the right candidate to expand their experience and knowledge within the area of Training, including developing the use of the on-line digital ProfilerLive Training and Competency tool across Pathology. CWPS have a number of Recruitment initiatives including apprenticeships and placement students and works closely with local providers to manage these different training routes to improve staff succession planning and retention.

Main duties of the job

• Co-ordinate a team of Pathology Network training officers and liaise with Department Managers to establish current training capacity for the Network Biomedical Science Workforce.
• Design and implement a Training, Education and Recruitment Strategy to ensure sustainable Biomedical Science workforce.
• Manage and chair a CWPS Network Training forum to support delivery of existing training, education and recruitment pathways for Biomedical Science and Pathology support workforce. Implement succession planning and define strategy for achieving future workforce.
• Monitor and ensure delivery of national requirements according to those set out by Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), NHS England, Health Education England (HEE), the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and other professional bodies.
• Support network training officers with issues relating to delivery of current training programmes. Monitor and collate information to support implementation of new training pathways for Biomedical Scientists and the Pathology Biomedical Science support workforce.
• Work with Training officers, department managers and Pathology management to design and implement a Biomedical Assistant and Associate Training Programme according to requirements set out by the CSO at NHS England.

Working for our organisation

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 (uhcw.nhs.uk)

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 an environment 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Liaise with representatives Higher Education Institutions to explore delivery of innovative Apprenticeship training and education programmes to suit the requirements of CWPS.
• Work with department managers across CWPS to identify and advise on supplementing skill gaps within the workforce. Explore implementation of new roles, for example, Biomedical Associate.
• Attend and represent CWPS Network at local, regional and national forums to relevant to delivery of Training and education for the Biomedical Science workforce. Circulate relevant information and updates to training officers and department managers.
• Become proficient in the use of the Quality Management system, ensuring the effective management of all controlled documentation.
• Become familiar with and ensure Biomedical Science training supports the delivery of services in line with the principles of the ISO standard and MHRA requirements, HTA regulations, HSE requirements.
• Collect, interpret and present in an agreed format information when required for presentation to the Pathology Operational Board meetings and quality meetings.
• Become a point of contact for enquiries related to training and education of the Biomedical Science workforce, record information and complete follow up communications when necessary. Communicate and circulate relevant information to colleagues.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

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

Person specification

Experience

• Evidence of experience working in a Clinical Laboratory as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist Comprehensive understanding of NHS services/systems and NHS context (e.g. modernising pathology services) Demonstrates ability in producing written reports/papers/documents to a high standard Commitment to change management to develop more innovative ways of working to improve service delivery Strong leadership and people management skills, and the ability to motivate and develop staff.

Knowledge

• Demonstrates an in depth knowledge in required discipline Demonstrates in depth knowledge of Biomedical Science education and training requirements, and career pathways. Good knowledge of national requirements for Healthcare Science training and education. Knowledge of laboratory roles and tasks within the Biomedical Science workforce. Broad knowledge of training pathways and scientific roles across CWPS

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills High level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to train other staff Ability to communicate technical information to other health professionals and be able to use telephone and email Advanced IT and keyboard skills Good planning and organisational skills Problem solving skills, including lateral thinking and ability to find creative solutions Negotiating and Influencing skills Ability to cope with a wide range of complex issues, prioritising effectively when dealing with competing demands

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• 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

To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.

In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.

UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.

If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we’ll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.

We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.

Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.

All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Name Joanne Nicholson Job title Senior Path Mgr, Perfor Optim & Workforce Strategy Email address joanne.nicholson@uhcw.nhs.uk Telephone number 02476 964936

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