Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Microbiology team as a HCPC registered band 5 Biomedical scientist at Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) based at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW).

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. Microbiology is centralised at our Coventry site. We serve over 250 GP practices as well as the acute hospital Trusts in these locations.

The Microbiology department performs testing, reporting and clinical advice services for all hospitals and the surrounding GP practices. 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 registration portfolio in Microbiology. 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.

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 01st December 2025.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a Biomedical Scientist performing a range of microbiological techniques to assist in the clinical diagnosis of microbiological disease. You will rotate through all sections of Microbiology.

Candidates should have UK microbiology NHS lab experience. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in shift rotas including working weekends, bank holidays and once suitably trained participate in the on call rota.

***Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.***

***Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. ***

Working for our organisation

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.