Biomedical Assistant

University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust

Department of Blood Sciences George Eliot Site

3 Higher level Blood Science BMA Band

Biomedical Assistants are technical support staff within the blood science laboratory. With suitable training they perform analyser maintenance, basic troubleshooting, some simple manual tests under supervision to ensure samples meet their turnaround times. They will carry out audits, stock checks, stock rotation, reagent preparation and general support to BMS staff. They must also be committed to continued professional development.

Main duties include; performing simple diagnostic tests under the supervision of the Blood science BMS staff. They will ensure smooth workflow of all blood science samples, check outstanding lists, and carry out maintenance on analysers. They will rotate between haematology, blood transfusion, biochemistry, immunology and serology

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.

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.

At UHCW NHS Trust we actively encourage and support all staff to be COVID19 vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence to protect patients, colleagues, friends and family members.

The Warwick Blood Sciences Laboratory is part of the Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Network, which is based on the hospital sites; 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 1.8million Coventry and Warwickshire residents and has a close relationship with the Medical school at Warwick University.

CWPS Haematology network is a UKAS accredited network.CWPS network offers an excellent opportunity to those seeking employment in a modern, innovative and high-profile organisation.

For more information and/or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
or call

024 76865208