Biomedical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist Trainee

at  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Coventry Warwickshire Pathology Service (CWPS)
Cellular Pathology Laboratory
Biomedical Scientist/Trainee
AFC Band 5 /75% of AFC Band 5 while training
Hours: 37.5 per week
The Histology laboratory CWPS is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced state registered BMS/Trainee to join our busy and friendly team at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire.
Applicants must be HCPC registered or have an accredited degree and be prepared to work towards the IBMS registration portfolio. Experience of working within a busy Histology department is desirable.
*Please see two Job Description Attached
You must be able to support the provision of a full histopathology diagnostic service, which will include BMS cut-up, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, special stains, and immunohistochemistry. The successful candidate must demonstrate commitment to improvements to quality and standards within their area of work.
The laboratory operates a full rotation system through all sections. Training and encouragement is provided for CPD and other personal development.

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.
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.
Due to the demands of the service, a flexible approach to working hours is expected, although this will be restricted to 37.5 hours per week. The UHCW laboratory is open for an extended working day between 7am and 7pm Monday-Saturday. However, as the service develops this may change and the successful candidate will be employed on a 24/7 contract.
Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology is an emerging Network formally established in October 2007 following the Acute Services Review in Coventry and Warwickshire. The service is based on the hospital sites at Coventry (University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire), Nuneaton (George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust) and Warwick (South Warwickshire Hospital). The network offers an excellent opportunity to those seeking employment in a modern, innovative and high-profile organisation.
If you feel you are the right candidate with the right skills to help us achieve our goals we look forward to hearing from you.
The trainee position is only available to candidates with an IBMS accredited degree and will work towards the registration portfolio while working on a 75% of a band 5 during training. Please note if employed as a trainee the expectation is to complete the registration portfolio within a year.
All applications are on-line only.
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 non conformity 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 record
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 staf
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 appropriate
For further details please see the attached job description

Please refer the Job description for details