• Job Description

  Req#: C9218-25-0602?language=en&page=483&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Post holder will be responsible for overseeing the current molecular testing processes for Cellular Pathology and will work closely with the Virology and Molecular Pathology laboratory to expand the service. The department is continually developing and improving the service. As there have been considerable extensions to our current repertoire of tests, this is an exciting opportunity for someone with molecular expertise to join our department.

  The post holder will also support the discipline manager with service development and management of staff.

  Trainees senior BMS are encouraged to apply. Those without a masters level qualification will be paid on the band 6 scale until completion of qualification.

  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.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will have technical and managerial oversight of the molecular testing service for Cellular Pathology.

  1. Working as the lead of a Cellular Pathology Molecular small team, responsible for performing, allocating and supervising the tasks required for the delivery of a high.
  2. Quality Histology Molecular laboratory service for the network of laboratories that formCWPS.
  3. Analyse and select clinical tissue and cytology samples to provide a diagnostic service to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management.
  4. Develop the skills set of our team and working with other hospitals to ensure faster turnaround forsendaway tests.
  5. The post holder will discharge analytical duties leading a small team/section of qualified and unqualified staff at a technical level across the network

  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

  29 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £52,809 a year per annum

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  218-HSS-B7-7169117

  Job locations

  University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

  Clifford Bridge Road

  Coventry

  CV2 2DX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • To daily supervise and monitor staff in the performance of routine and specialised diagnostic services on patient samples, including tissue and cytology specimens, containing potentially infectious material, using complex and highly specialised techniques to exacting medical and scientific standards according to standard operating procedures. To perform such diagnostic tests as required.
  • To review the range and frequency of use of diagnostic tests provided by the Discipline and determine if tests could be completed more cost effectively at a larger laboratory.
  • Assist with and plan rotas, allocate and reallocate work schedules for themselves and the team and determine work priorities to meet service needs.
  • Support the Discipline Manager in the planning, development, co-ordination and evaluation of the Molecular service.
  • Record, and validate results. Report and technically authorise individual reports from the team in electronic form and / or verbally to persons authorised to receive them e.g. Medical, nursing and non-medical staff.
  • Be proficient in the use of the Quality Management system, ensuring the effective development and/or management of all controlled documentation, non-conformities and audit reports within the system. This is done in conjunction with the discipline quality lead.
  • Co-ordinate external and internal quality assurance schemes and supervise compliance with the departmental audit schedules, review findings, and implement service improvements in collaboration with the quality lead.
  • Ensure the delivery of services in line with the principles of ISO/CPA standards, HTA regulations, HSE requirements and any other applicable statutory regulations within Cellular Pathology.
  • Undertake research and development projects as instructed, support clinical trials, undertake audits and encourage innovation amongst all staff.
  • Organise and monitor maintenance on routine and complex equipment to ensure accuracy and precision of results. Provide specialist support for staff to troubleshoot faults and take appropriate action to maintain service delivery.
  • Meet KPIs (key performance indicators) including prioritising work to achieve turnaround times.
  • Propose, oversee and develop the implementation of new techniques, equipment and methods of working; to be undertaken in collaboration with the discipline development lead. This includes supporting any management of change processes documentation.
  • Collect, interpret and collate in an agreed format, information when required for presentation e.g. for departmental Operational Board reports and quality meetings.
  • Assist in preparing for UKAS inspections including preparing, reviewing and updating standard operating procedures.
  • Provide and receive specialist knowledge in immunohistochemistry to staff and service users.
  • Responsible for working with teams, ordering and maintaining stocks of materials, reagents, consumables and equipment, ensuring the most economical use of non-pay resources, whilst identifying areas of cost improvements.
  • Deal with difficult and complicated telephone enquiries, such as complaints; accurately record information and complete follow up reports when necessary.
  • To work towards expanding the service to improve patient quality and turnaround.
  • To improve the skill set of BMSs within the team and develop the service.

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

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • To daily supervise and monitor staff in the performance of routine and specialised diagnostic services on patient samples, including tissue and cytology specimens, containing potentially infectious material, using complex and highly specialised techniques to exacting medical and scientific standards according to standard operating procedures. To perform such diagnostic tests as required.
  • To review the range and frequency of use of diagnostic tests provided by the Discipline and determine if tests could be completed more cost effectively at a larger laboratory.
  • Assist with and plan rotas, allocate and reallocate work schedules for themselves and the team and determine work priorities to meet service needs.
  • Support the Discipline Manager in the planning, development, co-ordination and evaluation of the Molecular service.
  • Record, and validate results. Report and technically authorise individual reports from the team in electronic form and / or verbally to persons authorised to receive them e.g. Medical, nursing and non-medical staff.
  • Be proficient in the use of the Quality Management system, ensuring the effective development and/or management of all controlled documentation, non-conformities and audit reports within the system. This is done in conjunction with the discipline quality lead.
  • Co-ordinate external and internal quality assurance schemes and supervise compliance with the departmental audit schedules, review findings, and implement service improvements in collaboration with the quality lead.
  • Ensure the delivery of services in line with the principles of ISO/CPA standards, HTA regulations, HSE requirements and any other applicable statutory regulations within Cellular Pathology.
  • Undertake research and development projects as instructed, support clinical trials, undertake audits and encourage innovation amongst all staff.
  • Organise and monitor maintenance on routine and complex equipment to ensure accuracy and precision of results. Provide specialist support for staff to troubleshoot faults and take appropriate action to maintain service delivery.
  • Meet KPIs (key performance indicators) including prioritising work to achieve turnaround times.
  • Propose, oversee and develop the implementation of new techniques, equipment and methods of working; to be undertaken in collaboration with the discipline development lead. This includes supporting any management of change processes documentation.
  • Collect, interpret and collate in an agreed format, information when required for presentation e.g. for departmental Operational Board reports and quality meetings.
  • Assist in preparing for UKAS inspections including preparing, reviewing and updating standard operating procedures.
  • Provide and receive specialist knowledge in immunohistochemistry to staff and service users.
  • Responsible for working with teams, ordering and maintaining stocks of materials, reagents, consumables and equipment, ensuring the most economical use of non-pay resources, whilst identifying areas of cost improvements.
  • Deal with difficult and complicated telephone enquiries, such as complaints; accurately record information and complete follow up reports when necessary.
  • To work towards expanding the service to improve patient quality and turnaround.
  • To improve the skill set of BMSs within the team and develop the service.

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

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

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  Experience

  Essential

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  Knowledge

  Essential

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  Skills

  Essential

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  Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

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  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

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  Experience

  Essential

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  Knowledge

  Essential

  • See supporting documents

  Skills

  Essential

  • See supporting documents

  Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

  Essential

  • See supporting documents

  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).

  Additional information

  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 Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

  Clifford Bridge Road

  Coventry

  CV2 2DX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

  Address

  University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

  Clifford Bridge Road

  Coventry

  CV2 2DX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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