Microbiology Quality Trainee / Senior Biomedical Scientist

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Biomedical Scientist Quality Section Manager in Microbiology at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire. Lead a team in ensuring high standards of service, accreditation, and driving improvements in a supportive environment committed to professional growth and diversity.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Completion of specialist IBMS portfolio is necessary.
• Experience in managing microbilogy services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the microbiology department.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 15189 accreditation standards.
• Record, validate, interpret, and report diagnostic results.

Skills

Leadership

Technical microbiology knowledge

Management

Analytical thinking

Education

IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Leadership and Management

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist Quality Section Manager in Microbiology at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire.

To qualify as a trainee, candidates must have completed their specialist IBMS portfolio. Candidates will be supported in completing the IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Leadership and Management.

You will work closely with the microbiology management team to ensure the department delivers an ISO 15189 accredited service and maintains high standards of service to users.

Microbiology is part of Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS), providing pathology services across hospitals and primary care in the region. The Microbiology service is based at the UHCW site.

Responsibilities include managing the daily operations of the department, providing expert microbiology technical knowledge, and working collaboratively with training, performance, and IT leads.

We seek an enthusiastic, motivated, flexible individual capable of leading a team within our network and driving improvements for a first-class microbiology service.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of a supportive management team across the Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services network.

Note: The closing date will be announced once sufficient applications are received. We encourage early applications.

• Manage staff performing diagnostic services on various patient and environmental samples, ensuring adherence to SOPs and performing diagnostic tests as needed.
• Design and plan departmental rotas, allocate work, and prioritize tasks to meet service needs.
• Support the Department Manager in planning, development, and evaluation of services; deputize as required.
• Record, validate, interpret, and report results accurately to authorized personnel.
• Ensure effective use of the Quality Management System, managing documentation, non-conformities, and audits.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the UK's largest teaching trusts. We pride ourselves on high-quality patient care, modern facilities, and being at the forefront of healthcare research and innovation.

We are recognized as a Pathway to Excellence organization.

Joining us offers opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and promoting a respectful environment where everyone can thrive.

For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Victoria Longthorne
Job Title: Microbiology Manager
Email: [e-mail]