Job overview

An opportunity has arisen within the Biochemistry and Immunology Department within Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services for a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist  at  Nuneaton. This post is primarily in the Immunology Department.

The applicant must have HCPC registration and relevant NHS experience. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard working person to work closely with laboratory staff in our busy but friendly department. As a Biomedical Scientist in Pathology the post holder is responsible for the delegated tasks required for the delivery of a fit-for-purpose medical laboratory service analyzing and reporting on, blood and other body fluids to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital.

Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) is one of the largest NHS pathology provider in the Midlands, and is a clinically led Network service providing services within Coventry, Warwickshire and the surrounding counties. 

As an expanding organisation, we are looking for a highly motivated, flexible, forward thinking and driven individual who can work within our team to deliver a high quality, first class Biochemistry and Immunology service to our users. The departments are about to go-live with state of the art new analysers, which will be at the forefront of Clinical Diagnostics in the UK.

Main duties of the job

As a Biomedical Scientist in Pathology the post holder is responsible for the delegated tasks required for the delivery of a fit-for-purpose medical laboratory service analysing and reporting on, blood, urine and other body materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital.

Subject to contract, training and competence assessment, the post holder may discharge analytical duties either working alone or as part of a small team

Diagnostic services are provided over a number of network sites supporting 4 acute hospitals; University Hospital Coventry , Hospital of St Cross Rugby, George Eliot Hospital Nuneaton and South Warwick Foundation Trust in Warwick, 9 Clinical Commissioning Groups, and over 250 GP practices, covering a population of 1.6 million. 

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.

Working for our organisation

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.