Specialist Biomedical Scientist

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Coventry seeks a qualified individual to join their Pathology Department. You will support POCT service operations, supervise staff, maintain various diagnostic devices, and ensure compliance with standards while training other personnel. This role is critical in delivering rapid diagnostics and patient-focused care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising staff and managing daily operations.
• Knowledge of POCT devices and auditing processes.
• Strong communication skills for training and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the POCT department.
• Supervise staff to meet team objectives effectively.
• Maintain and validate POCT devices for proper function.
• Train clinical and non-clinical staff on equipment use.
• Ensure compliance with UKAS ISO 15189 standards.

Skills

POCT device maintenance

Training staff

Quality compliance

Tools

Blood gas analysers

Glucose/ketone meters

INR testing devices

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.