Overview
UHCW NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching trusts in the UK. Every year UHCW provides more than 800,000 episodes of care to patients across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. UHCW opened in 2006 and has 917 beds with 26 operating theatres, providing elective and emergency care. UHCW specialise in cardiology, neurosurgery, stroke, joint replacements, IVF, maternal health, diabetes and kidney transplants. UHCW is a designated major trauma and cancer centre. As a major trauma unit it also receives air ambulances and has its own helipad. UHCW is the host for Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology services which formed in 2008. CWPS is a managed network of laboratories at UHCW Hospital, Rugby St Cross, George Eliot NHS Trust, Warwick Hospital and Stratford hospital. It employs approx 600 staff. CWPS provides a comprehensive service to the above hospitals and to Primary care in the Whole of Coventry and Warwickshire.
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 modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation.
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.
Role and Responsibilities
- Manage and be accountable for the delivery of the service using an effective and efficient deployment of all resources within areas as defined by the Senior Management Team, including laboratory materials, staff and information across the Network
- Design and develop innovative methods of service provision and work with other managers to plan and implement these processes within the departments, in response to clinical demand and organisational change.
- Interpret and implement Trust and other external polices within CWPS, and work autonomously within agreed polices
- Lead in audit and service redesign, and prepare and present reports when required. Ensure the audit schedules are adhered to as defined in the departmental Quality Management System, and instigate continuous service improvements.
- Review all clinical and non clinical incidents, ensure they are reported and investigated fully within the appropriate timeframes, and are reported through the governance structure in accordance with the Trust’s incident reporting policy.
- Manage and implement changes as directed by the Senior Management Team and Clinical Lead, and take responsibility for risk management within these projects.
- With the Clinical Lead assist and support the Senior Management Team in the strategic evaluation, planning, development and improvement of the Network pathology service, and deputise for the Group Managers when required
- Responsible for producing and delivering a departmental three-year service provision plan including defining and implementing departmental objectives.
- Responsible for the day-to-day operational management, including all aspects of analytical work of the designated area or areas of the service, under the direction of the Group Manager, to ensure the most efficient service is provided to the Users
- Lead in conjunction with other senior staff in the evaluation, implementation and development of existing and new technologies, approved clinical trials and departmental research projects to ensure the continued effectiveness of the service
- Identify and investigate any areas of non-compliance in an efficient and authoritative manner ensuring all necessary corrective actions are implemented, and report back on such incidents to the Senior Management Team and Clinical Lead
Qualifications and Requirements
- HCPC registered senior biomedical scientist with significant senior level blood transfusion experience and operational management experience
- Excellent motivational and development skills
- Immunisation and vaccination report required from UK occupational health provider or UK GP
- Willingness to lead and work with the CWPS management team and network colleagues
- Ability to provide specialist advice on science and technical issues
- Upcoming projects include implementation of Swift Ortho analysers across the network and LIMS upgrade
Upcoming projects include, implementation of Swift Ortho analysers across our network and LIMS upgrade. You will work closely with the Network Haematology manager and Network Biochemistry manager.
This advert closes on Tuesday 5 May 2026
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