Biomedical Scientist
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.
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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
We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist to join our dedicated and friendly team in our Immunology Laboratory, as part of Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services. We are seeking a skilled Biomedical Scientist with a passion for delivering high-quality diagnostic services, including protein electrophoresis, autoimmunity, and allergy diagnostics.
Our team thrives on a patient-first mentality, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. If you're looking for a collaborative environment where you can make a real difference in patient care, this could be the perfect role for you!- 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 records
- 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 staff
- 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 of the role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
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To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed.Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.
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If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we’ll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.
We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.
Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.
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