Job summary
Applications are invited from Biomedical Scientists who are interested in joining our excellent team in the Cellular Pathology Department. The Histology laboratories are based at University Hospital in Coventry and at South Warwick and provide a diagnostic pathology service for the Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services and handle over 300,00 slides per year.

The successful candidate will HCPC registered and hold the IBMS specialist portfolio in Cellular Pathology. You will be expected to undertake routine and specialist histopathology including immunohistochemistry, special stains, laboratory QC and some dissection work, and will possess knowledge and skill levels enabling you to work both independently; supervising other lab staff as appropriate; and under the supervision of senior biomedical scientists to maintain a cross-site histology service.

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.

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
You will participate fully in the laboratory shift system; which currently comprises working 37.5 hours between 07:00 to 19:00 and includes weekend working on a rotational basis. This is a full time position.

Technical:

• Daily perform routine and specialised diagnostic services on patient or environmental samples containing potentially infectious material.
• To carry out routine maintenance on analytical equipment as required and in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• To carry out equipment and method troubleshooting, advise the Section Manager of situations requiring further action, work with service engineers on fault resolution.
• To prepare, store and use reagents required for laboratory investigations.

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 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.

Details
Date posted: 22 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £48,117 a year
per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 218-HSS-B6-8290396
Job locations: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
The Cellular Pathology service is a rapidly expanding part of the Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Network, which is based on the hospital sites at Coventry (University Hospital), Nuneaton (George Eliot Hospital) and Warwick (South Warwickshire Hospital). It offers a comprehensive range of Pathology services to a population of approximately 1 million Coventry and Warwickshire residents and has a close relationship with the Medical school at Warwick University. The network offers an excellent opportunity to those seeking employment in a modern, innovative and high-profile organisation. We have digital slide scanning on both sites and we scan 100% of slides at UHCW including screening cases.

Main responsibilities:

• To perform manual, semi-automated and fully-automated laboratory investigations to exacting medical and scientific standards according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Interpretation of diagnostic investigations and be responsible for the validity of results and ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols and procedures
• To report to the Section Manager any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure, but be fully involved in the resolution of such events.
• To develop and investigate new techniques or analysers as required by the changing needs of the service.
• To ensure that all results are reported within the agreed turnaround time and to take remedial action, for example communicating appropriately with colleagues and managers.
• Work to meet laboratory performance targets as directed by senior staff.
• To use departmental resources efficiently and ensure reagents and consumables are ordered when approaching minimum stock levels.
• To participate in the review and update of Standard Operating Procedures and health and safety documentation including COSHH and workplace risk assessments by commenting or proposing changes.
• To measure and monitor the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
• Act appropriately in the event of a technical/analytical non-conformity and appropriately inform the Section Manager. Decide with appropriate liaison with senior staff the subsequent level of investigation and reporting.
• Participate in external and internal quality assurance schemes and vertical and horizontal audits as directed by senior staff.
• To ensure that records are kept up to date and stored safely to ensure compliance the ISO15189 standard.
• Promote a culture of quality throughout the laboratory.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders

Person Specification
Qualification
Essential

• Biomedical Science degree acceptable to the HCPC or equivalent qualification
• Current registration with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Commitment to work towards completion of the IBMS Specialist Diploma.
• Evidence of CPD.

Experience
Essential

• At least 12 months post registration and NHS experience.

Desirable

• Evidence of recent laboratory experience.
• Evidence of problem solving/ troubleshooting.

Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrate a broad-based knowledge in Pathology in required discipline.

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Be able to speak, receive and issue instructions without risk of misunderstanding.
• Be able to follow complex documents such as a standard operating procedure.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• IT and keyboard skills.

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 below)
• 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 visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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 (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Site Lead Warwick Histopathology
Katie Forrest
Katie.Forrest@uhcw.nhs.uk
01926495321

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