Trainee Biomedical Scientist, Virology and Molecular Pathology

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. Do you hold an IBMS accredited degree acceptable for HCPC registration? Are you looking for a laboratory training opportunity to complete your IBMS registration portfolio and gain your Certificate of Competence to enable you to become a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist?

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and professional individual to join our Virology and Molecular Pathology team within Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services as a Trainee Biomedical Scientist. Previous NHS laboratory experience in Virology or Molecular diagnostics or knowledge of the diagnostic techniques involved is expected.

The department is multi-disciplinary with responsibility for the operational delivery of infectious disease serology and molecular testing and genomics testing for both blood sciences and cellular pathology. Serology immunoassays run on automated blood science tracks and molecular work is moving onto fully automated PCR platforms.

• Perform and interpret routine laboratory investigations according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Measure and monitor the accuracy of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures and report results within the agreed turnaround time.
• Meet all laboratory performance targets as directed by senior staff.
• Under supervision, daily perform routine and specialised diagnostic services on patient and environmental samples containing potentially infectious material on a rotational basis using manual and automated techniques according to standard operating procedures.
• Under supervision, daily perform interpretation of diagnostic investigations; know how to proceed in the event of technical/analytical non-conformance and when to inform the line manager.
• Perform accurate and timely entry of data onto the laboratory computer system and or automated analysers using a VDU and keyboard workstation.
• Record reports for authorisation in electronic form and or verbally to persons authorised to receive them.
• Quality check outputs including maintaining necessary internal records.
• Participate in external and internal quality assurance schemes and vertical and horizontal audits as directed by senior staff.
• Develop and investigate new techniques as required by the changing needs of the service under supervision.
• Regularly inform and discuss progress of training with the laboratory training officer and other senior staff as appropriate.

• IBMS accredited degree acceptable for HCPC registration.
• Previous NHS laboratory experience in virology or molecular diagnostics, or knowledge of the diagnostic techniques involved.
• Will not be considered if already HCPC registered.

• Work across both laboratory sites and participate in 24/7 shift working.
• Provide an immunisation and vaccination report from UK occupational health provider or UK GP.

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