Microbiology Clinical Scientist

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking a motivated Clinical Scientist for a 6-month fixed term contract. In this role, you will conduct essential diagnostic services and participate in research and teaching activities, while adhering to high standards of laboratory practice. Candidates must be prepared for weekend and on-call duties. The ideal applicant will hold a relevant degree in Clinical Science and have experience in clinical laboratory environments.

Qualifications

• Motivated and knowledgeable Clinical Scientist with relevant degree required.
• Participation in weekend and on-call duties is required.
• Ability to maintain high standards of laboratory practice.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical liaison and authorise laboratory reports.
• Maintain high standards of laboratory practice and oversee quality assurance processes.
• Adhere to all laboratory safety protocols and report incidents.

Skills

Clinical duties

Technical and supervisory responsibilities

Health and safety compliance

Laboratory IT and data management

Training and development

Governance and professional conduct

Education

Relevant degree in Clinical Science

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Clinical Scientist to join our dynamic team for a 6-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to vital diagnostic services and infection control initiatives within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Secondment will be considered for internal candidates. If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Responsibilities

• Clinical duties: Participate in clinical liaison, authorise laboratory reports, interpret results, attend MDTs and ward rounds, and support research and teaching activities.
• Technical and supervisory responsibilities: Maintain high standards of laboratory practice, oversee quality assurance processes, troubleshoot diagnostic assays, and contribute to the implementation of new technologies and procedures.
• Health and safety compliance: Adhere to all laboratory safety protocols, accurately report incidents, and ensure compliance with relevant health and safety standards.
• Laboratory IT and data management: Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in data handling, use laboratory information systems effectively, and support quality management documentation.
• Training and development: Deliver and participate in structured training programmes, maintain professional competencies, and contribute to formal education sessions.
• Governance and professional conduct: Uphold trust-wide policies including confidentiality, safeguarding, equality and diversity, and risk management.

Participation in weekend and on-call duties is required.

About the role and organisation

Please note that the interview date is provisionally scheduled on 21st October, 2025.

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: Victoria Longthorne, CWPS Microbiology Manager. Email: [e-mail], Telephone: [phone]