Higher Level Biomedical Assistant, Virology and Molecular Pathology

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Higher Level Biomedical Assistant to support Biomedical Scientists in Virology and Molecular Pathology. You will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced NHS laboratory, contributing to high-quality patient care.

Join a supportive team with on-the-job training, opportunities to learn, and a role that underpins vital diagnostic services across Coventry and Warwickshire.

Qualifications

• Interest in Biomedical Sciences and laboratory work.
• Strong teamwork skills and eagerness to learn.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Input accurate patient and specimen data into Trust systems.
• Dispose of contaminated materials safely and securely.
• Serve as first point of contact for enquiries in a professional manner.
• Sort and identify specimens; take action on discrepancies.
• Prepare samples for testing and support laboratory staff as needed.
• Dispatch samples to authorised persons and external laboratories.
• Participate in training and support less experienced staff.
• Operate maintenance on laboratory analysers and equipment.
• Adhere to SOPs and Health and Safety policies; promote safe practice.

Skills

Biomedical Sciences interest

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Higher Level Biomedical Assistant, Virology and Molecular Pathology

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

Are you looking to start or develop an exciting career in Biomedical Science? Do you have a passion for healthcare and want to support life-changing diagnostic services?

We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic, and professional individuals to join our Virology and Molecular Pathology Biomedical Assistant team within Coventry & Warwickshire Pathology Services.

As a Higher Level Biomedical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting Biomedical Scientists as they provide essential diagnostic services to patients across the Coventry & Warwickshire area. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced laboratory environment, contributing to high-quality patient care.

What We're Looking For:

• A keen interest in Biomedical Sciences and laboratory work.
• Relevant qualifications and experience in healthcare/science (desirable but not essential).
• Strong teamwork skills & an eagerness to learn. Attention to detail and commitment to high standards of patient care.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work alongside expert Biomedical Scientists.
• On-the-job training and learning opportunities.
• Meaningful work supporting vital healthcare diagnostics.
• Supportive team environment within a leading NHS service.

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

• Responsible for inputting accurate and timely patient and specimen data on to Trust computerised systems
• Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps and confidential waste
• Undertake first point of contact for all telephone and face-to-face enquiries in a professional manner
• Responsible for the sorting and identifying of specimens received, identifying and taking appropriate action in the event of any discrepancies
• Undertake preparation of an extended range of samples for testing by laboratory staff and provide support with laboratory tasks as required by BMS staff.
• Preparation of basic confirmatory/supplementary work to support BMS staff, but will exclude unsupervised interpretive tasks
• Responsible for the dispatching and posting of samples to authorised persons and outside laboratories ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations
• Undertake agreed clinical and non-clinical tasks following training ensuring referral to appropriately trained staff as required
• Participate in the training and support less experienced members of staff in their orientation to the department and role
• Act as the first contact point for routine daily maintenance problems on analysers
• To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and to work to achieve personal objectivesOperate and perform maintenance on a range of manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory equipment and analysers
• At all times work according to policies and Standard Operative Procedures and bring to the attention of scientific staff any changes in practices
• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.

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.

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 of the role please see the attached job description.