Higher Level Biomedical Assistant, Microbiology

The role supports the delivery of a safe, efficient, and high-quality laboratory service through accurate specimen handling, data management, and pre-analytical laboratory processes. The postholder is responsible for the timely and accurate entry of patient and specimen information onto Trust computerised systems, ensuring confidentiality, traceability, and patient safety.

Core duties include the receipt, sorting, checking, and preparation of specimens for testing, identifying discrepancies and taking appropriate action in line with Standard Operating Procedures. The postholder undertakes sample processing tasks such as measurement and pipetting and provides practical support to Biomedical Scientist staff, including basic supplementary work under supervision.

The role emphasises health and safety, including the correct disposal of sharps, contaminated materials, and confidential waste, and adherence to procedures for incidents, spillages, and injuries. The postholder promotes compliance with Trust health and safety policies at all times.

As a key point of contact, the postholder handles telephone and face-to-face enquiries professionally, manages workload priorities, supports analyser maintenance, receives deliveries, dispatches samples, and communicates authorised results. They also contribute to staff training, participate in appraisals, support quality control activities, and help ensure laboratory performance targets and turnaround times are met.

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

Essential: - oAptitude for learning from "on the job" training oVocational Level 2 Qualification e.g. BTEC (or equivalent or higher) in an appropriate subject oBasic numeracy and literacy qualifications (GCSE or equivalent)

Essential: - oExperience of working in a customer facing environment oPrevious pathology laboratory experience

Desirable: - oNHS experience

Desirable: - oKnowledge of NHS systems

Essential: - oPatient focused oBasic IT skills oAbility work cooperatively within a team oGood communication and interpersonal skills

Essential: - oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values