Job summary
Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Service (CWPS) is a well established Pathology Network in the South Midlands. The Microbiology department is located at the University of Coventry and Warwickshire site.

The department focuses on Bacteriology, Parasitology and Mycology using a variety of diagnostic techniques.

The post is full time working within a small team managing the day to day activities of Microbiology and leading on the IT aspects of the department. CWPS has a dedicated ICT team that you will also work closely with.

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

Interviews planned for week commencing 30th November.

Main duties of the job

• Lead on IT aspects of the Microbiology service.
• Work in partnership with Pathology ICT and Trust ICT teams.
• Work in partnership with suppliers.
• Lead on improvement and development projects within Microbiology.

In addition you will be part of the department's senior Biomedical Scientist team and act as shift manager on a rotational basis being the point of contact on a daily basis for laboratory operational and HR matters. Experience of working in a Microbiology laboratory is essential.

The successful applicant will be a dynamic, organised individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate staff. There is a requirement to work effectively as part of a departmental and Pathology wide Section Manager team as well as managing individual work streams and deadlines.

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.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please apply through our website for further details about this prestigious award.

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.

Details
Date posted: 04 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 218-HSS-B7-8354557
Job locations: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Co-ordination of IT issues for Microbiology (maintenance and development).
• To take a lead role for the discipline in the CIRDAN upgrade team and provide post-upgrade expertise.
• Liaise with Pathology IT team to work on changes and investigate issues within the discipline.
• Lead role in procurement of new equipment and implementation of new tests with a specific focus on IT issues e.g. interfacing.
• To extract data from LIMS or other systems required for reports or to support change/developments.

The successful candidate will also be expected to effectively manage and lead the Microbiology service and team as part of the Microbiology senior team.

Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)

• HCPC Registration
• MSc, FIBMS or IBMS Special Examination
• Completion of IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent (such as CPSM logbook)
• Evidence of CPD

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Management qualification

Experience (Essential)

• Evidence of experience working in a Clinical Laboratory as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist.
• Comprehensive understanding of NHS services/systems and NHS context (e.g. modernising pathology services).
• Demonstrates ability in producing written reports/papers/documents to a high standard.
• Commitment to change management to develop more innovative ways of working to improve service delivery.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, and the ability to motivate and develop staff.

Knowledge (Essential)

• Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge in required discipline

Skills (Essential)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to train other staff.
• Ability to communicate technical information and results to other health professionals and be able to use telephone and email.
• Advanced IT and keyboard skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Problem solving skills, including lateral thinking and ability to find creative solutions.
• Negotiating and Influencing skills.
• Consistently achieves against targets.
• Ability to cope with a wide range of complex issues, prioritising effectively when dealing with competing demands.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours (Essential)

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values (as detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document).
• Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information apply through our website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: CWPS Microbiology Manager, Victoria Longthorne, victoria.longthorne@uhcw.nhs.uk

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