CWPS Biomedical Science Training and Recruitment Strategy Lead
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 October 2026
13 days leftJob description
Biomedical Science Training and Recruitment Strategy Lead - Part-Time Post 30 hours per week. Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) is a...
- Co-ordinate a team of Pathology Network training officers and liaise with Department Managers to establish current training capacity for the Network Biomedical Science Workforce.
- Design and implement a Training, Education and Recruitment Strategy to ensure sustainable Biomedical Science workforce.
- Manage and chair a CWPS Network Training forum to support delivery of existing training, education and recruitment pathways for Biomedical Science and Pathology support workforce. Implement succession planning and define strategy for achieving future workforce.
- Monitor and ensure delivery of national requirements according to those set out by Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), NHS England, Health Education England (HEE), the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and other professional bodies.
- Support network training officers with issues relating to delivery of current training programmes. Monitor and collate information to support implementation of new training pathways for Biomedical Scientists and the Pathology Biomedical Science support workforce.
- Work with Training officers, department managers and Pathology management to design and implement a Biomedical Assistant and Associate Training Programme according to requirements set out by the CSO at NHS England.
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.
Qualifications
Essential: - oHCPC Registration oMSc, FIBMS or IBMS Special Examination oEvidence of CPD
Desirable: - oManagement qualification oProject management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience working in a Clinical Laboratory as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist
- Comprehensive understanding of NHS services/systems and NHS context (e.g. modernising pathology services)
- Demonstrates ability in producing written reports/papers/documents to a high standard
- Commitment to change management to develop more innovative ways of working to improve service delivery
- Strong leadership and people management skills, and the ability to motivate and develop staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an in depth knowledge in required discipline
- Demonstrates in depth knowledge of Biomedical Science education and training requirements, and career pathways.
- Good knowledge of national requirements for Healthcare Science training and education.
- Knowledge of laboratory roles and tasks within the Biomedical Science workforce.
- Broad knowledge of training pathways and scientific roles across CWPS
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to train other staff
- Ability to communicate technical information to other health professionals and be able to use telephone and email
- Advanced IT and keyboard skills
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Problem solving skills, including lateral thinking and ability to find creative solutions
- Negotiating and Influencing skills
- Ability to cope with a wide range of complex issues, prioritising effectively when dealing with competing demands
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
29 September 2026
Last checked
30 September 2026
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