Biomedical Assistant | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust seeks a dedicated individual for the Specimen Reception team in Coventry. The role involves accurately handling samples and assisting laboratory staff while entering patient data. Strong communication and IT skills are essential. Previous experience is advantageous, but full training is provided. Early application is encouraged due to potential high volume of applications.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team and manage your own workload.
• Previous experience in data entry or a diagnostic pathology environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inputting accurate patient and specimen data into Trust systems.
• Disposing of contaminated materials safely.
• Handling telephone and face-to-face enquiries professionally.
• Sorting and identifying specimens, managing discrepancies.
• Preparing samples for testing and supporting laboratory tasks.
• Dispatching samples ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Performing clinical and non-clinical tasks following training.

Skills

Good literacy

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

Intermediate IT skills

Job description

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our Specimen Reception team at the University Hospital Coventry site and the George Eliot site in Nuneaton.

The role involves accurately handling samples, assisting laboratory staff with technical tasks, and entering patient data into the pathology computer system. Good literacy, numeracy, communication skills, and intermediate IT skills are essential. The ability to work as part of a team and manage your own workload is also required.

Previous experience in data entry or a diagnostic pathology environment is advantageous, but full training will be provided. Please refer to the attached job description for detailed requirements.

Note that these positions are not suitable for graduates seeking training placements for HCPC registration and do not serve as automatic entry into a biomedical scientist role. Interviews are scheduled for 12th August 2025.

Successful candidates will need to provide an immunisation and vaccination report from a UK occupational health provider or GP. The role involves supporting laboratory activities under supervision, booking specimens, and handling telephone enquiries.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship. The application closing date is contingent on application volume, so early application is encouraged.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is a large, well-regarded teaching Trust committed to high-quality patient care, research, and innovation. We value diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that respects and promotes equality, dignity, and human rights.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Inputting accurate patient and specimen data into Trust systems.
2. Disposing of contaminated materials safely.
3. Handling telephone and face-to-face enquiries professionally.
4. Sorting and identifying specimens, managing discrepancies.
5. Preparing samples for testing and supporting laboratory tasks.
6. Dispatching samples ensuring compliance with regulations.
7. Performing clinical and non-clinical tasks following training, referring to trained staff as needed.

For more details, please see the attached job description. The advert closes on Friday, 1 August 2025.