Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Coventry is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist. This role involves performing diagnostic services in microbiology and overseeing laboratory operations. Candidates should have an IBMS Specialist diploma or completed log book in Microbiology and demonstrate strong collaboration skills. The position entails working two shifts with on-call duties, contributing to efficient patient care within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Wide learning and development opportunities

Access to modern facilities and research

Promotes equality, human rights, and diversity

Qualifications

• IBMS Specialist diploma or completed log book in Microbiology.
• Ability to work two shifts and participate in an on-call rota.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Delegate tasks for medical laboratory service delivery.
• Oversee specialist areas of the Microbiology service.
• Perform routine and specialized diagnostic services.
• Carry out equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Prepare and use reagents for laboratory investigations.
• Ensure results are reported within agreed turnaround time.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

IBMS Specialist diploma or completed log book in Microbiology

Job description

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

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 a completed log book in Microbiology to join our team as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist.

The position will require you to work across two shifts (0800‑1600 / 1300‑2100) Monday to Sunday and to 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: 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.

Responsibilities

• Delegate 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 efficient and effective patient care.
• Oversee specialist areas of the Microbiology service, either working alone or as part of a small team.
• Responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of a specified bench and collaborate with colleagues to ensure all benches are staffed appropriately and any issues are resolved swiftly.
• Daily perform routine and specialised diagnostic services on patient or environmental samples containing potentially infectious material.
• Carry out routine maintenance on analytical equipment as required and in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Carry out equipment and method troubleshooting, advise the Section Manager of situations requiring further action, work with service engineers on fault resolution.
• Prepare, store and use reagents required for laboratory investigations.
• Perform manual, semi‑automated and fully‑automated laboratory investigations to exacting medical and scientific standards according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Interpret diagnostic investigations and be responsible for the validity of results, ensuring accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Report to the Section Manager any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure, and be fully involved in the resolution of such events.
• Develop and investigate new techniques or analysers as required by the changing needs of the service.
• Ensure that all results are reported within the agreed turnaround time and take remedial action, for example communicating appropriately with colleagues and managers.
• Work to meet laboratory performance targets as directed by senior staff.
• Use departmental resources efficiently and ensure reagents and consumables are ordered when approaching minimum stock levels.
• Participate in the review and update of Standard Operating Procedures and health and safety documentation, including COSHH and workplace risk assessments.

Qualifications

• IBMS Specialist diploma or completed log book in Microbiology.
• Provision of immunisation and vaccination report.
• Ability to work two shifts and an on‑call rota.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Benefits

• Work in a large teaching Trust rated as good by the Care Quality Commission.
• Opportunity to be part of a passionate, talented team with wide learning and development opportunities.
• Working environment that promotes equality, human rights and diversity.
• Access to modern facilities and cutting‑edge research and innovation.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025.