Specialist Biomedical Scientist

NHS; Coventry; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join our team as a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion and Haematology at NHS. This role involves validating results, supervising staff, and performing specialist testing in a busy NHS laboratory setting, contributing to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and experience as a Band 5 in Blood Transfusion and Haematology.
• Completion of an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Validation of Haematology, Coagulation and Blood transfusion Results.
• Issuing blood components and supervising sections of the department.
• Training staff and performing specialist testing.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Time Management

Education

HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

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.

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

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

Please be advised that the interviews for this post will take place on 26th June 2025.

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.

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-HSS-B6-7244875

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

Job description 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.

Job description 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.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

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Experience Essential

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Desirable

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Knowledge Essential

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Skills Essential

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential

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Person Specification Qualifications Essential

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Experience Essential

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Desirable

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Knowledge Essential

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Skills Essential

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)