Trainee Biomedical Scientist, Virology and Molecular Pathology

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare Trust is offering a training opportunity for candidates with an accredited IBMS degree to become HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists. The position requires performing laboratory investigations, ensuring data accuracy, and meeting performance targets. Applicants will gain invaluable experience in a reputable institution, regarded for its commitment to high-quality patient care and innovative healthcare practices, while also participating in a rotating shift pattern.

Benefits

Access to wide range of learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree accredited by IBMS for HCPC registration.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques in Virology/Molecular diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret routine laboratory investigations.
• Monitor accuracy of laboratory investigations using quality control procedures.
• Meet laboratory performance targets as directed by senior staff.
• Perform routine and specialized diagnostic services on patient samples under supervision.
• Ensure accurate entry of data into laboratory systems.

Education

IBMS accredited degree

Job description

Qualifications

Do you hold an IBMS accredited degree acceptable for HCPC registration? Are you looking for a laboratory training opportunity to complete your IBMS registration portfolio and gain your Certificate of Competence to enable you to become a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist? Previous NHS laboratory experience in Virology/Molecular diagnostics or knowledge of the diagnostic techniques involved is expected.

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.

Responsibilities

• To perform and interpret routine laboratory investigations according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• To measure and monitor the accuracy of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures and report results within the agreed turnaround time.
• To meet all laboratory performance targets as directed by senior staff.
• Under supervision, daily perform routine and specialized diagnostic services on patient and environmental samples containing potentially infectious material. This will be done on a rotational basis using manual and automated techniques to exacting medical and scientific standards according to standard operating procedures.
• Under supervision, daily perform interpretation of diagnostic investigations. Know how to proceed in the event of technical / analytical non-conformance and when to inform the line manager.
• Perform accurate and timely entry of data onto the laboratory computer system and/or automated analyzers using a VDU and keyboard workstation.
• As appropriate and under supervision, record reports for authorisation in electronic form and / or verbally to persons authorised to receive them.
• Quality check outputs including maintaining necessary internal records.
• Participate in external and internal quality assurance schemes and vertical and horizontal audits as directed by senior staff.
• Work to meet laboratory performance targets as directed by senior staff.
• Under supervision, develop and investigate new techniques as required by the changing needs of the service.
• To regularly inform and discuss progress of training with laboratory training officer and other senior staff as appropriate.

Candidate Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. Note this is a Training opportunity for an individual with an accredited degree and discipline appropriate knowledge and experience to gain HCPC registration. Candidates who are already HCPC registered need NOT apply. The successful candidate will be expected to work across both laboratory sites and participate in 24/7 shift working.

About the Trust

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. 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. 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.