University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust
Senior / Trainee Biomedical Scientist, Dissector
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Job Description: Specialist Dissector or Trainee at Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS)
Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) offers a range of diagnostic tests across multiple departments. The Cellular Pathology service receives approximately 56,000 cases per year across 3 NHS Trusts: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, George Eliot NHS Trust, and South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust.
CWPS has been granted funding for additional laboratory staff to meet the growing demand for Histology case processing and Cancer Services across the Trusts. We are seeking a Specialist Dissector or Trainee to join our busy and experienced dissection team.
Role Requirements
The successful candidate will hold HCPC registration and the IBMS Diploma of Expert Practice (DEP) for Dissection. A Trainee will have HCPC registration, experience in dissection working at a band 6 level (with an IBMS Specialist portfolio), and a drive to gain the IBMS DEP in dissection.
The post holder will be expected to work at UHCW and South Warwick Hospital sites, with shifts being 7.5 hours between 0700-1900, Monday to Saturday on a rotational basis. The trainee dissector will be paid as a band 6 until the IBMS DEP is achieved.
Interview
The interview is likely to be conducted during the week of the 5th October, subject to availability.
Immunisation and Vaccination
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for performing, allocating, and supervising the tasks required for the delivery of a fit-for-purpose medical laboratory service. Analyses and selects clinical samples to provide a diagnostic service to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management across the CWPS Network at the UHCW and SWFT sites.
About the Department
The Histology laboratories are based at University Hospital Coventry and Warwick Hospital. It is an exciting time to join the department as we are currently implementing new laboratory equipment. We have also recently implemented the Sectra Digital Pathology solution and brand new Hamamatsu scanners, and will be upgrading the Pathology LIMS system in 2026.
Training and Development
As a trainee, you will be supported in your IBMS DEP dissection qualification with an experienced team to support you, protected time in the working week, and external course attendance.
Specimen Categories
Breadth of specimens is defined but not limited to categories RCpath A-C. These include routine specimens and are covered by detailed SOPs. To understand the limits of their practice and know when to forward cases to pathologists or the Specialist scientific leads. Some training in D and E specimen is expected.
About Us
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.
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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.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Clare Wood
- Job Title: Lead BMS for dissection
- Email Address: clare.wood@uhcw.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 024769655341
Clare Wood
Dissection lead BMS
UHCW
clare.wood@uhcw.nhs.uk
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