Multi-disciplinary Biomedical Scientist

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a HCPC registered Multi-disciplinary Biomedical Scientist for the Integrated Blood Sciences department at Warwick Hospital. The role involves working with blood sciences, following protocols, and delivering accurate diagnostic services.

Previous NHS experience is required, with a 24/7 rota after training and immunisation/vaccination reporting.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered with current practising status.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Completion of Generic Registration Portfolio is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 24/7 rota after training.
• Perform daily routine and specialised diagnostic services.
• Interpret diagnostic investigations and alert line manager as needed.
• Enter data accurately into laboratory systems and report results.
• Contribute to quality assurance schemes and audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Education

HCPC registration

CPD evidence

Generic Registration Portfolio

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Multi-disciplinary Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 09 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has come up within the Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services network for a HCPC Registered Multi-Disciplinary Biomedical Scientist in the Integrated Blood Sciences department based at Warwick Hospital. This is a varied and interesting role with great learning opportunities for someone interested in Blood Sciences. You must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work accurately and methodically following written protocols.

Previous NHS experience is required for this position and it is 24/7 working pattern after the relevant training.

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

Main duties of the job

• Perform daily routine and specialised diagnostic services on patient and environmental samples containing potentially infectious material. This will be done on a rotational basis using manual and automated techniques to exacting medical and scientific standards according to standard operating procedures.
• Perform daily interpretation of diagnostic investigations. Know how to proceed in the event of technical / analytical nonconformity and when to inform the line manager.
• Accurate and timely entry of data onto the laboratory computer system and/or automated analysers using a VDU and keyboard workstation.
• As appropriate record reports for authorisation in electronic form and / or verbally to persons authorised to receive them.
• Quality check outputs including maintaining necessary internal records

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

• Participate in 24/7 rota after training.
• Participate in external and internal quality assurance schemes and vertical and horizontal audits as directed by senior staff.
• Work to meet laboratory performance targets as directed by senior staff
• Under supervision, develop and investigate new techniques as required by the changing needs of the service.
• To regularly inform and discuss progress of training towards a post registration specialist competence portfolio, with the laboratory training officer and other senior staff as appropriat

Supporting Tasks

• Be aware of stocks of kits reagents and consumables and report stock deficiencies to senior staff.
• To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to agreed set objectives.
• To participate in shifts and out of hours services as required.
• To undertake phlebotomy as required after suitable training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• oBiomedical Science degree acceptable to the HCPC. oCurrent registration with HCPC. oEvidence of CPD. oCompletion of Generic Registration Portfolio.

Experience

• oEvidence of recent laboratory experience. oProblem solving. oPrevious NHS Experience.
• oWorking towards completion of post-registration discipline specific competence portfolio.

Knowledge

• oDemonstrate a broad based knowledge in Pathology or in required discipline.

Skills

• oBe able to speak, receive and issue instructions without risk of misunderstanding. oBe able to follow complex documents such as a standard operating procedure. oHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail. oIT and keyboard skills.
• oIT and keyboard skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• o Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only o Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust