Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday- Friday 8am -4pm)
- Job ref
- 218-HSS-B7-8354557
- Employer
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
- Town
- Coventry
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/11/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 01/12/2026
Employer heading
Microbiology IT and Development Section Manager
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Service (CWPS) is a well established Pathology Network in the South Midlands. The Microbiology department is located at the University of Coventry and Warwickshire site.
The department focuses on Bacteriology, Parasitology and Mycology using a variety of diagnostic techniques.
The post is full time working within a small team managing the day to day activities of Microbiology and leading on the IT aspects of the department. CWPS has a dedicated ICT team that you will also work closely with.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Interviews planned for week commencing 30th November.
Main duties of the job
Lead on IT aspects of the Microbiology service.
Work in partnership with Pathology ICT and Trust ICT teams
Work in partnership with suppliers.
Lead on improvement and development projects within Microbiology
In addition you will be part of the department's senior Biomedical Scientist team and act as shift manager on a rotational basis being the point of contact on a daily basis for laboratory operational and HR matters. Experience of working in a Microbiology laboratory is essential.
The successful applicant will be a dynamic, organised individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate staff. There is a requirement to work effectively as part of a departmental and Pathology wide Section Manager team as well as managing individual work streams and deadlines.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Co-ordination of IT issues for Microbiology (maintenance and development).
• To take a lead role for the discipline in the CIRDAN upgrade team and provide post-upgrade expertise.
• Liaise with Pathology IT team to work on changes and investigate issues within the discipline.
• Lead role in procurement of new equipment and implementation of new tests with a specific focus on IT issues e.g. interfacing.
• To extract data from LIMS or other systems required for reports or to support change/developments.
The successful candidate will also be expected to effectively manage and lead the Microbiology service and team as part of the Microbiology senior team.
For full details please refer to the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • HCPC Registration • MSc, FIBMS or IBMS Special Examination • Completion of IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent (such as CPSM logbook) • Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- • Management qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of experience working in a Clinical Laboratory as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist. • Comprehensive understanding of NHS services/systems and NHS context (e.g. modernising pathology services). • Demonstrates ability in producing written reports/papers/documents to a high standard. • Commitment to change management to develop more innovative ways of working to improve service delivery. • Strong leadership and people management skills, and the ability to motivate and develop staff.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge in required discipline
Skills
Essential criteria
- • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • High level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Ability to train other staff. • Ability to communicate technical information and results to other health professionals and be able to use telephone and email. • Advanced IT and keyboard skills. • Supervisory skills. • Good planning and organisational skills. • Problem solving skills, including lateral thinking and ability to find creative solutions. • Negotiating and Influencing skills. • Consistently achieves against targets. • Ability to cope with a wide range of complex issues, prioritising effectively when dealing with competing demands.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. • For posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Victoria Longthorne
- Job title
- CWPS Microbiology Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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