Job overview

Are you looking to start or develop an exciting career in biomedical sciences? Do you have a passion for healthcare and want to support life-changing diagnostic services? We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic, and professional individuals to join our Microbiology team within Coventry & Warwickshire Pathology Services.

As a Biomedical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting biomedical scientists as they provide essential diagnostic services to patients across the Coventry & Warwickshire area. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop hands-on experience in a fast-paced laboratory environment, contributing to high-quality patient care.

What We're Looking For:

A keen interest in biomedical sciences and laboratory work.  Relevant qualifications or experience in healthcare/science (desirable but not essential).  Strong teamwork skills and an eagerness to learn.  Attention to detail and commitment to high standards of patient care.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work alongside expert biomedical scientists.  On-the-job training and learning opportunities. Meaningful work supporting vital healthcare diagnostics.  Supportive team environment within a leading NHS service.

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

Main duties of the job

1. Responsible for inputting accurate and timely patient and specimen data on to Trust computerised systems.
2. Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps and confidential waste.
3. Undertake first point of contact for all telephone and face-to-face enquiries dealing in a professional manner.
4. Responsible for the sorting and identifying of specimens received, identifying and taking appropriate action in the event of any discrepancies.
5. Undertake preparation of an extended range of samples for testing by laboratory staff and provide support with laboratory tasks as required by BMS staff.
6. Potential to work in the containment level 3 facilities to perform primary specimen processing and laboratory housekeeping; working to embedded stringent safety systems.
7. Preparation of basic confirmatory/supplementary work to support BMS staff, but will exclude unsupervised interpretive tasks.

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.

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.