Specialist Biomedical Scientist

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Pathology Department, responsible for delivering innovative POCT services across multiple sites. Candidates should be HCPC-registered, experienced in NHS laboratories, and possess excellent communication and organisational skills. This position offers a dynamic working environment focused on rapid diagnostics and patient care.

Benefits

Access to learning and development opportunities

Working with a talented team

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS Laboratories.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites.
• Commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop POCT services across CWPS.
• Supervise POCT staff and validate devices.
• Participate in teaching and service development.

Skills

HCPC registration

Good understanding of POCT

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility to adapt

Education

Completion of Specialist Portfolio

Job description

Specialist Biomedical Scientist – University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Closing date: 23 October 2025

Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) 22.5 hours/week | network role across UHCW, South Warwickshire & Nuneaton Hospitals including community sites and virtual wards.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pathology Department at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW)--one of England's largest teaching hospitals. As part of the CWPS network, you\'ll work across multiple sites, contributing to a dynamic and innovative POCT service that supports rapid diagnostics and patient-focused care.

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

As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you\'ll play a key role in delivering and developing POCT services across CWPS. You\'ll work autonomously and collaboratively to ensure high standards of testing, training, and compliance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the POCT department and deputising for the POCT Manager.
• Supervision of POCT staff to ensure the team is meeting objectives and working effectively.
• Maintaining and validating a wide range of POCT devices (e.g. blood gas analysers, glucose/ketone meters, urinalysis readers, INR, CRP, HbA1c, TEG, COVID/Flu testing).
• Undertake regular audits on the use of POCT devices including the correct use of individual patient identifiers and barcodes.
• Training both clinical and non-clinical staff in the safe and effective use of POCT equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with UKAS ISO 15189 standards and contributing to the department\'s future accreditation journey.
• Managing quality systems and user databases and supporting breath test clinics.
• Communicating complex technical information to staff, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Participating in departmental teaching programmes and service development projects.

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.

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.

Job responsibilities

• HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with a completed Specialist Portfolio.
• NHS Laboratory experience
• Good understanding across all aspects of POCT and familiarity with a range of POCT instruments.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites and clinical areas.
• Flexibility to adapt quickly and efficiently to changes in working practice.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• The role will often require you to communicate with other departments and hospitals face to face, therefore good organisational and interpersonal skills are essential to the role.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

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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.

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