Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Integrated Care System; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Coventry is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion and Haematology. The successful candidate must be HCPC registered, experienced in NHS laboratories, and possess strong communication skills. Key responsibilities include validating results and training staff. Join a passionate team committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience working as a band 5 in Blood Transfusion and Haematology.
• Willing to manage a busy workload and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate Haematology, Coagulation and Blood transfusion results.
• Train staff and supervise sections of the department.
• Prepare, store and use reagents for laboratory investigations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to work independently

Education

HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

Completed IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology or equivalent

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 25 August 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion and Haematology to join our team at the UHCW site. To apply you must be HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist, have completed an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology or equivalent and have experience working as a band 5 in Blood Transfusion and Haematology in an NHS laboratory. The successful candidate must be willing to manage a busy workload, be forward thinking and keen to develop new skills. You must have good communication skills, be able to work successfully as part of a team and be able to work on your own initiative.

To apply you must be HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist, have completed an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology or a BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion or equivalent and have experience working as a band 5 in Blood Transfusion and Haematology in an NHS laboratory.

Participation in the 24/7 shift rota is expected of the successful candidate.

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

Please be advised that the interviews for this post are due to take place week commencing 01/09/2025.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Pathology the post holder is responsible for the delegated tasks required for the delivery of a fit-for-purpose medical laboratory service analysing and reporting on blood samples. Duties include:

• Validation of Haematology, Coagulation and Blood transfusion Results
• Issue of blood components
• Training staff
• Supervising sections of the department
• Performing specialist testing
• Quality management

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

• Daily perform routine and specialised diagnostic services on patient or environmental samples containing potentially infectious material.
• To carry out routine maintenance on analytical equipment as required and in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• To carry out equipment and method troubleshooting, advise the Section Manager of situations requiring further action, work with service engineers on fault resolution.
• To prepare, store and use reagents required for laboratory investigations.
• To perform manual, semi-automated and fully-automated laboratory investigations to exacting medical and scientific standards according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Interpretation of diagnostic investigations and be responsible for the validity of results and ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols and procedures
• To report to the Section Manager any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure, but be fully involved in the resolution of such events.
• To develop and investigate new techniques or analysers as required by the changing needs of the service.
• To ensure that all results are reported within the agreed turnaround time and to take remedial action, for example communicating appropriately with colleagues and managers.
• Work to meet laboratory performance targets as directed by senior staff.
• To use departmental resources efficiently and ensure reagents and consumables are ordered when approaching minimum stock levels.
• To participate in the review and update of Standard Operating Procedures and health and safety documentation including COSHH and workplace risk assessments by commenting or proposing changes.

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

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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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