University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust
Trainee / Specialist Biomedical Scientist, HAEM & Blood Transfusion
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Exciting Opportunity for Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion and Haematology
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion and Haematology to join our friendly, supportive team at the George Eliot Hospital site. The laboratory is part of the Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Service and serves as the hub laboratory for Blood Sciences, processing samples from GP surgeries and outpatient clinics across Coventry and Warwickshire, along with the acute hospital work from George Eliot.
Requirements
To apply, you must be HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist and have completed an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology and Blood Transfusion or equivalent. You must have experience working as a band 5 in Blood Transfusion and Haematology in an NHS laboratory. The successful candidate must be willing to manage a busy workload, be forward-thinking, and keen to develop new skills. You must have good communication skills, be able to work successfully as part of a team, and be able to work on your own initiative. Training and supervision of staff are part of this role.
Participation in the 24/7 shift rota is expected of the successful candidate.
Trainee band 6 will be considered on a training contract as a band 5 until completion of the specialist portfolio.
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Interviews
Please be advised that the interviews for this post are due to take place on 19th August 2026.
Successful Applicants
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Responsibilities
As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Pathology, the post holder is responsible for the delegated tasks required for the delivery of a fit-for-purpose medical laboratory service analysing and reporting on blood samples. Duties include:
- Validation of Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion Results
- Issue of blood components
- Training staff
- Supervising sections of the department
- Performing specialist testing
- Quality management
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.
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.
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We are proud to be recognized 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
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Anna Staniek
- Job title: Haematology Section Manager
- Email address: anna.staniek@uhcw.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 02476865697
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