Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology. You will be responsible for delivering diagnostic services and ensuring efficient laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will hold an IBMS Specialist diploma in Microbiology and have experience in routine and specialized diagnostic services. This role involves shift work, including weekends and on-call duties. Join a dedicated team committed to patient care and laboratory excellence.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in microbiology as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Ability to work shifts and participate in an on-call rota.
• Familiarity with maintaining lab standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized diagnostic services.
• Carry out maintenance on analytical equipment.
• Ensure accuracy and precision of lab results.

Skills

Microbiology expertise

Diagnostic service proficiency

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Analytical skills

Education

IBMS Specialist diploma in Microbiology

Tools

Laboratory analytical equipment

Job description

Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology

The closing date is 30 December 2025

Are you an experienced Microbiology Biomedical scientist with a passion to be part of a forward thinking, professional and dedicated team committed to patient care? UHCW has the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for a Biomedical scientist with an IBMS Specialist diploma or completed log book in Microbiology to join our team as a specialist biomedical scientist.

The position will require you to work across 2 shifts (0800-1600/1300-2100) Monday to Sunday and take part in the on-call rota (2100-0100).

Effective collaboration with colleagues of different grades both operational and clinical is an essential part of the role.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

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 in Microbiology 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, urine, faeces and other body materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital.

The post holder will oversee specialist areas of the Microbiology service either working alone or as part of a small team.

The postholder will be responsible for the day to day operations of a specified bench and to collaborate with colleagues to ensure all benches are staffed appropriately and any issues are resolved swiftly.

Please refer to job description attached.

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.

Please refer to the job description attached for technical, clinical, quality, technolological, training responsibilities and general responsibilities of this post along with the person specification.

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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