Job Description

An exciting opportunity has come up within the Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services network for a Multi-Disciplinary Biomedical Scientist in the Blood Sciences department based at Warwick Hospital. This is a varied and interesting role with great learning opportunities for someone interested in Blood Sciences. You must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work accurately and methodically following written protocols.



Previous NHS experience desirable and this position is 24/7 working pattern after the relevant training

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.



Perform daily 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.



Perform daily interpretation of diagnostic investigations. Know how to proceed in the event of technical / analytical nonconformity and when to inform the line manager.



Accurate and timely entry of data onto the laboratory computer system and/or automated analysers using a VDU and keyboard workstation.



As appropriate record reports for authorisation in electronic form and / or verbally to persons authorised to receive them.



Quality check outputs including maintaining necessary internal records



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.



Participate in 24/7 rota after training.



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 towards a post registration specialist competence portfolio, with the laboratory training officer and other senior staff as appropriat



Supporting Tasks



Be aware of stocks of kits reagents and consumables and report stock deficiencies to senior staff.



To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to agreed set objectives.



To participate in shifts and out of hour's services as required.



To undertake phlebotomy as required after suitable training.



For further details please see the attached job description.