Biomedical Scientist/Trainee Biomedical Scientist, Histology
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DX
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 September 2026
7 days left
Job description
Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) offer a range of diagnostics tests across a number of departments. The Cellular Pathology service ...
You must be able to support the provision of a full histopathology diagnostic service, which will include BMS cut-up, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, special stains, and immunohistochemistry. The successful candidate must demonstrate commitment to improvements to quality and standards within their area of work.The laboratory operates a full rotation system through all sections. Training and encouragement is provided for CPD and other personal development.
The network offers an excellent opportunity to those seeking employment in a modern, innovative and high-profile organisation. Working shifts are 7.5 hours between 0700 to 1900, Monday- Saturday across the 2 Hospital sites on a rotational basis.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
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.
Qualification/Training
Essential
- Completed Biomedical Science degree acceptable to the HCPC.
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of recent laboratory experience.
Desirable
- NHS laboratory experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of Biomedical Science in relevant discipline.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Quality Management systems.
- Laboratory Health and Safety knowledge.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Be able to follow complex documents such as a standard operating procedure.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Physically able to carry out some manual handling.
- To be able to communicate clinical information clearly using telephone and Laboratory Information Systems.
- Capability to perform laboratory tasks requiring fine manipulation dependent on discipline.
- Proficient in a range of IT skills.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
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
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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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