Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion and Haematology to join our friendly supportive team at the George Eliot Hospital site. The laboratory is part of the Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Service and serves as the hub laboratory for Blood Sciences processing samples from GP surgeries and outpatient clinics across Coventry and Warwickshire along with the acute hospital work from George Eliot.
To apply you must be HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist and have completed an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology and Blood Transfusion or equivalent. You must have experience working as a band 5 in Blood Transfusion and Haematology in an NHS laboratory. The successful candidate must be willing to manage a busy workload, be forward thinking and keen to develop new skills. You must have good communication skills, be able to work successfully as part of a team and be able to work on your own initiative. Training and supervision of staff are part of this role.
Participation in the 24/7 shift rota is expected of the successful candidate.
Trainee band 6 will be considered on a training contract as a band 5 until completion of specialist portfolio.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist 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 samples. Duties include:
- Validation of Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion Results
- Issue of blood components
- Training staff
- Supervising sections of the department
- Performing specialist testing
- Quality management
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Biomedical Science degree acceptable to the HCPC or equivalent qualification
- Current registration with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Commitment to work towards completion of the IBMS Specialist Diploma.
- Evidence of CPD.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration and NHS experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent laboratory experience.
- Evidence of problem solving/troubleshooting
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a broad-based knowledge in Pathology in required discipline.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Be able to speak, receive and issue instructions without risk of misunderstanding.
- Be able to follow complex documents such as a standard operating procedure.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- IT and keyboard skills.
Trust Values
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below)
- Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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).
Closing Date: 21 July 2026
