Job overview

Applications are invited from suitable candidates interested in joining our excellent team within the Biochemistry & Immunology Department of Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS).

CWPS is one of the largest Pathology Networks within the UK. It offers a comprehensive range of Pathology services to a population of approximately 1.8 million Coventry and Warwickshire residents and has a close relationship with the Medical school at Warwick University. The network offers an excellent opportunity to those seeking employment in a modern, innovative and high-profile organisation.  

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our progressive and dynamic Biochemistry team. The candidate must be capable of dealing with the fast pace and high throughput of the department, contributing to the analysis of >1000 samples a day, aided by the state of the art APTIO track and Siemens Atellica.

In addition, the successful post-holder will benefit from working in our FASP Section as well as developing their skills in manual techniques.

The department has full UKAS accreditation and is an approved IBMS training laboratory. There are also plenty of opportunities for CPD, this includes:

• Access to PEP connect (via Siemens partnership)

The successful applicant must be HCPC registered, hold an IBMS specialist portfolio, have excellent interpersonal and time-management skills, be committed to service excellence.

Main duties of the job

• To participate in the day-to-day operation of the department.
• Participation in the out of hours service will be an essential requirement, once deemed competent in all relevant areas. The Biochemistry service is provided over 24/7, 365 days.
• To lead on OOH shifts to maintain a quality service and to meet TAT's.
• To maintain adequate stock of all reagents and consumables, through accurate record keeping and reporting to senior staff.
• To participate in continuous training to maintain the services within each section and to keep up to date with regard to developments within the discipline
• To ensure the rapid turnover of work is maintained
• To ensure the quality control tests are conducted and meet required analytical standards.
• Technical validation of results and produce reports dependent on discipline.
• To be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures and to operate according to each procedure paying particular attention to Health and Safety and any other regulations that are appropriate.
• To undertake routine maintenance of laboratory equipment
• To use analysers and other laboratory equipment in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner.
• Communicate and explain complex and sensitive info including results to service users such as hospital clinicians, GPs, wards, and community staff. 

Working for our organisation

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.