Trainee Biomedical Scientist, Virology and Molecular Pathology

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Trainee Biomedical Scientist to support diagnostic services in Virology and Molecular Pathology. This role offers a unique training opportunity to gain HCPC registration. Candidates should hold an IBMS accredited degree and have experience in laboratory settings. Responsibilities include conducting laboratory investigations and maintaining quality standards. The position requires flexibility to work across various lab sites and shifts.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an IBMS accredited degree eligible for HCPC registration.
• Desirable: experience in Virology/Molecular diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Train to become a Biomedical Scientist delivering diagnostic services.
• Perform and interpret routine lab investigations.
• Maintain quality control in laboratory investigations.
• Work across lab sites and participate in shift work.

Education

IBMS accredited degree acceptable for HCPC registration

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Trainee Biomedical Scientist, Virology and Molecular Pathology

The closing date is 22 January 2026

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?

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and professional individual to join our Virology and Molecular Pathology team within Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services as a Trainee Biomedical Scientist. Previous NHS laboratory experience in Virology/ Molecular diagnostics or knowledge of the diagnostic techniques involved is expected.

The department is multi-disciplinary with responsibility for the operational delivery of infectious disease Serology and Molecular testing and Genomics testing for both Blood Sciences and Cellular Pathology. The serology immunoassays run on automated Blood Sciences tracks and Molecular work is moving onto fully automated PCR platforms.

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

In this post you will train to become a Biomedical Scientist providing essential diagnostic services to patients across the Coventry and Warwickshire area. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced laboratory environment, contribute to high quality patient care and gain HCPC registration.

• 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.

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 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

• Under supervision, daily perform routine and specialised 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 analysers 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.

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

Person Specification

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

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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.

Address

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire