Biomedical Scientist / Trainee Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Microbiology team as a Trainee Biomedical Scientist or a band 5 biomedical scientist at Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) based at UHCW NHS Trust as a specialist Biomedical Scientist. We serve the communities of Coventry and Warwickshire and have Pathology Departments across University Hospital, Coventry; George Eliot Hospital; Warwick Hospital; and St Cross Hospital, Rugby.

The Microbiology laboratory department is located at University Hospital, Coventry and performs testing, reporting and clinical advice services for all Hospitals. Microbiology is currently out to tender for full laboratory automation and a significant upgrade in equipment throughout the laboratory therefore you would have the opportunity to be involved in the implementation of this into the routine diagnostic service. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to expand their operational and leadership experience.

The successful candidate will have completed the specialist portfolio in Microbiology or equivalent IBMS Microbiology qualification. We offer the opportunity to participate in the on-going transformation of the service and encourage staff to bring forward ideas for improvement. Applicants are welcome to view the department once successfully shortlisted for interview.

An opportunity has arisen for a trainee BMS/Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology at University Hospital Coventry.

This is an opportunity to join the Coventry & Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS). We have pathology labs in Coventry, Warwick and Nuneaton; microbiology is centralised at our Coventry site. We serve over 250 GP practices as well as the acute hospital Trusts in these locations. This post is primarily based at our Coventry site., 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.

This post is paid at band 5 or at Agenda for Change: Annex 21 Arrangements for pay and banding of trainees. Which equates to a % of Band 5, dependent on training period.

Candidates should have substantial UK microbiology NHS lab experience. The successful candidate mustbe able to participate in shift rotas and once HCPC registered, participate in the on call rota.