Healthcare Scientist
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Scientist to join the Respiratory and Sleep Sciences Department at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW), a recognised UHCWi Centre of Excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team delivering high-quality diagnostic and clinical services across respiratory and sleep pathways. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting service delivery, patient care, and ongoing service development within a busy and progressive department.
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
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake routine and specialised lung function testing in accordance with departmental and national standards
- Perform calibration and quality control procedures on all respiratory laboratory equipment
- Support the clinical supervision, training, and development of less experienced staff
- Maintain and update own professional knowledge and competencies in line with professional requirements
- Contribute to departmental research, audit, and service improvement initiatives
About You
The successful candidate will be:
- A forward-thinking and dynamic individual
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient-centred care
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Enthusiastic about continuous professional development and innovation
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.
Job responsibilities
- Participate in the standard setting for all routine test procedures performed and equipment used, including participation in the development of standard operating procedures.
- Contribute to the maintenance of safe working practices within the department, ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety legislation, other relevant legislation and Trust policies.
- Contribute to the day to day running of the department, including appointment provision and stock control.
- Undertake specified administrative tasks, under supervision, for development within an agreed personal development plan.
- Plan and prioritise own work load.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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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
Essential
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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).
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
