Job summary
We are looking to recruit Biomedical Scientists to support the Virology & Molecular Pathology (VAMP) service. The department provides both viral serology and multidisciplinary molecular services.
Closing Date: Please be advised this advert will close once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply at your earliest convenience.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit Biomedical Scientists to support the Virology & Molecular Pathology (VAMP) service. The department provides both viral serology and multidisciplinary molecular services.
Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Service (CWPS) is an established network, currently in the process of developing a blood sciences 'hub and spoke' model of care. VAMP is part of this transformation and as such, staff will need to rotate across sites and be required to participate in the 24/7 shift service. Specialist molecular testing will primarily be located at UHCW; whilst routine serology will be based on the hub site at George Eliot Hospital.
***Please be advised that interviews for this role are due to take place 9th August 2024***
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful candidates will be both patient and quality focused, innovative and professionally motivated, to help promote and progress CWPS services. They must be confident and adaptive with the ongoing changes and willing to work flexibly within a demanding, yet rewarding environment.
- 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.
Supporting Tasks
- Be aware of stocks of kits reagents and consumables and report stock deficiencies to senior staff.
- To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to agreed set objectives.
- To participate in shifts and out of hours services as required.
- To undertake phlebotomy as required after suitable training.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful candidates will be both patient and quality focused, innovative and professionally motivated, to help promote and progress CWPS services. They must be confident and adaptive with the ongoing changes and willing to work flexibly within a demanding, yet rewarding environment.
- 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.
Supporting Tasks
- Be aware of stocks of kits reagents and consumables and report stock deficiencies to senior staff.
- To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to agreed set objectives.
- To participate in shifts and out of hours services as required.
- To undertake phlebotomy as required after suitable training.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualification /Training
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualification /Training
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
