Specialist Biomedical Scientist/Trainee Specialist BMS - Microbiology

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Microbiology team at Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) based at UHCW NHS Trust as a specialist Biomedical Scientist. We serve the communities of Coventry and Warwickshire and have Pathology Departments across University Hospital, Coventry; George Eliot Hospital; Warwick Hospital; and St Cross Hospital, Rugby.

The Microbiology laboratory department is located at UHCW and performs testing, reporting and clinical advice services for all Hospitals. Microbiology is currently out to tender for full laboratory automation and a significant upgrade in equipment throughout the laboratory therefore you would have the opportunity to be involved in the implementation of this into the routine diagnostic service. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to expand their operational and leadership experience.

The successful candidate will have completed the specialist portfolio in Microbiology or equivalent IBMS Microbiology qualification. We offer the opportunity to participate in the on-going transformation of the service and encourage staff to bring forward ideas for improvement. Applicants are welcome to view the department once successfully shortlisted for interview.

If taken on as a trainee specialist biomedical scientist this role will be paid as a band 5 until such time that the specialist portfolio has been completed.

The successful candidate will be required to work within a 7-day shift system (including weekends, shifts time 08:00-16:00 and late 13:00-21:00) and be required to contribute to the on-call service (21:00-08:00).

• 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
  
  

If taken on as a trainee this will be payable as a band 5 until completion of the specialist portfolio

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 16th December 2024.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Simon Davison Job title: Microbiology Section Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 02476 965509