Biomedical Scientist

UHCW NHS Trust; Nuneaton and Bedworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a proactive Biomedical Scientist to join their Haematology and Blood Transfusion department. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and experience in an NHS diagnostic lab, as they will be part of a dedicated team providing 24/7 service. Responsibilities include performing biomedical investigations, handling sensitive patient results, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Join a passionate team committed to high-quality healthcare and diverse working environment.

Benefits

Access to learning and development opportunities

Work in a state-of-the-art facility

Join a team with a commitment to excellence

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with experience in a diagnostic lab.
• Experience handling sensitive patient results in a timely manner.
• Ability to handle audits and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret routine biomedical investigations.
• Process specimens and uphold patient confidentiality.
• Participate in quality management activities and audits.

Skills

Team player

Quick learner

Proactive

Education

HCPC registration

Experience in NHS diagnostic laboratory

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Q-Pulse quality management database

Job description

Job Overview

This is an exciting new opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist 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.

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

As HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist your main duties will include, but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• 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.
• The role is based in haematology and blood transfusion at GEH and will be expected to rotate to other sites when required.
• The role involves issuing high quality blood results for haematology, blood transfusion and coagulation. It will also involve reporting films and being competent in morphology.
• This role also involves issuing safely blood products to patients. It will involve ensuring haematology and blood transfusion quality management systems are maintained. Staff will be expected to carry out audits.

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.

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 please see the attached job description.

This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Jan 2026