Specialist Biomedical Scientist / Trainee Specialist BMS

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Biomedical Scientist to join the rapidly expanding Virology & Molecular Pathology Department. The facility is multi-discipline performing viral serology and molecular testing for a range of pathology disciplines encompassing infection science, cellular pathology and blood science targets. Recent developments include expansion of targets for oncology PCR, implementation of new high throughput equipment and collaboration within the Blood Science transformation.

Coventry & Warwickshire Pathology Service (CWPS) is an established, high profile network operating in a hub and spoke model of care. The viral serology service is based within the hub at George Eliot NHS Trust, whilst the molecular tests are mainly located at UHCW.

The qualification required for a band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist post is the IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent predecessor qualification to this (such as CPSM logbook). In addition, appointed staff must have sufficient post HCPC registration and NHS pathology experience to demonstrate a specialist knowledge of the pathology discipline in which they are applying. These requirements are essential to be appointed as a qualified band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the supervision of department section areas, undertake more specialised tasks including new test validation, audit review, ordering and liaison with supply companies and production and assessment of quality documentation to ISO 15189 standard.

Ideally the successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, quality focused, have experience of supervising staff and workflow and be willing to work within a demanding but rewarding environment. We offer the opportunity to participate in the ongoing transformation of the service and encourage staff to bring forward ideas for improvement. Applicants are welcome to view the department as part of their submission.

The successful candidate will be required to work within a 7-day shift system and be required to work across sites.

Main duties include:

1. Daily perform routine and specialised diagnostic services on patient or environmental samples containing potentially infectious material.
2. To carry out routine maintenance on analytical equipment as required and in accordance with standard operating procedures.
3. To carry out equipment and method troubleshooting, advise the Section Manager of situations requiring further action, work with service engineers on fault resolution.
4. To prepare, store and use reagents required for laboratory investigations.
5. To perform manual, semi-automated and fully-automated laboratory investigations to exacting medical and scientific standards according to Standard Operating Procedures.
6. Interpretation of diagnostic investigations and be responsible for the validity of results and ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols and procedures.
7. To report to the Section Manager any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure, but be fully involved in the resolution of such events.
8. To develop and investigate new techniques or analysers as required by the changing needs of the service.
9. To ensure that all results are reported within the agreed turnaround time and to take remedial action, for example communicating appropriately with colleagues and managers.
10. Work to meet laboratory performance targets as directed by senior staff.

Person Specification
Qualification/Training
Essential

• See supporting documents

Experience
Essential

• See supporting documents

Desirable

• See supporting documents

Knowledge
Essential

• See supporting documents

Skills
Essential

• See supporting documents

Employer details
Employer name
Address
University Hospitals Coventry
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX