Biomedical Scientist

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nuneaton seeks enthusiastic Biomedical Scientists for its Haematology and Blood Transfusion department. As a key part of the team, you will perform vital laboratory duties, maintain high-quality standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates must be HCPC registered, with NHS lab experience highly desirable. This role presents an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a prestigious setup focused on patient care and quality service.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Access to modern facilities

Supportive environment promoting equality and diversity

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with experience in a diagnostic laboratory.
• Proven ability to process specimens and handle sensitive information.
• Participation in quality management activities and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret routine biomedical investigations.
• Maintain HCPC standards of conduct.
• Support BMAs and ensure performance aligns with lab standards.
• Participate in quality management activities including audits.

Skills

Experience in NHS diagnostic laboratory

Team player

Proactive attitude

Quick learner

Education

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Q-Pulse quality management database

Job description

This is an exciting new opportunity for a Biomedical Scientists to join our Haematology and Blood Transfusion department. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and proactive individual to join our department as an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, with experience in working in an NHS diagnostic laboratory. This role is part of the team of BMS providing the 24/7 service within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner and good team player and someone with aspirations of developing their biomedical scientist career in a Haematology and Blood Transfusion disciplinary setting. The post holder will join our team of BMS staff and following all the appropriate training, will be expected to participate in the 24/7 haematology and Blood Transfusion services provision.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

• Perform and interpret routine biomedical investigations by participating in regular daily workloads, as directed by management, in line with your skills, experience, and competencies.
• Maintain standards of conduct required by the HCPC to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Process specimens and handle sensitive information with care and due diligence, such as patient results, in line with local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support BMAs by ensuring performance is in line with laboratory standards.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative and quality requirements of regulatory directives, accreditation bodies, and local management, including UKAS and MHRA and SOPs.
• Participate in quality management activities, including inspections, audits, and incident reporting as required.
• Utilise the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Q-Pulse quality management database, and other relevant software to ensure high-quality, reliable data capture and entry.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bismark Dwamenah Job title: Blood Transfusion Section Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02476865611

Anna Staniek - Haematology Section Manager ( 02476865697)