Overview
Biomedical Scientist (HCPC registered) required to join the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department. The role is part of a 24/7 service within the department. The post holder will join a team of BMS staff and, following appropriate training, will participate in the 24/7 haematology and blood transfusion services provision. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner, a good team player and have aspirations to develop a biomedical scientist career in a Haematology and Blood Transfusion setting.
Closing date: The job advert will close when sufficient applications have been received. Please apply as soon as you can if interested.
Responsibilities
* Perform and interpret routine biomedical investigations by participating in regular daily workloads, as directed by management, in line with your skills, experience and competencies.
* Maintain standards of conduct required by the HCPC to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist.
* Process specimens and handle sensitive information (e.g., patient results) with care and due diligence in line with local SOPs.
* Support Biomedical Scientists by ensuring performance aligns with laboratory standards.
* Ensure compliance with legislative and quality requirements of regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management, including UKAS, MHRA and SOPs.
* Participate in quality management activities, including inspections, audits and incident reporting as required.
* Utilise the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Q-Pulse quality management database and other relevant software to ensure high-quality data capture and entry.
About Us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK and is rated as good by the Care Quality Commission. The Trust is committed to research, innovation and a Pathway to Excellence designation. The organisation emphasises equality, diversity and human rights principles as part of its core values.
Details
Date posted: 10 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change | Band: Band 5 | Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent | Working pattern: Full-time
Location: George Eliot Hospital, College Street, Nuneaton, CV10 7DJ
Job Description
Responsibilities include:
* The role is based in Haematology and Blood Transfusion at GEH with expectation to rotate to other sites when required.
* Issue of high quality blood results for Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Coagulation; reporting of films and competence in morphology.
* Issue of safe blood products to patients; maintain Haematology and Blood Transfusion quality management systems; carry out audits.
Further details: Please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Essential:
* UK HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist
* Experience in NHS diagnostic laboratory environments
Desirable:
* Experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion settings
Other requirements: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.
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