Biomedical Scientist / Specialist Biomedical Scientist
The closing date is 27 May 2026.
At University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust patients are at the centre of all we do.
Derbyshire Pathology provides pathology services for Royal Derby Hospital, Chesterfield Royal Hospital and Queen’s Hospital, Burton (since October 2021) and is hosted by University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation.
We are part of a modern laboratory within Derbyshire Pathology, a joint venture for Derby, Burton and Chesterfield so this post may require cross‑site working.
If you are an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist and would relish a new challenge, then we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting time to become part of a diverse team. The laboratory is covered 24 hours every day and the successful candidate would be required to work weekends on a rotational basis and participate in the on‑call rota.
To be eligible for a band 6 you will need to have completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma or be within a few months of completing this.
We’re looking for a passionate and committed individual who shares our values and wants to invest in continuously improving and transforming our services.
Main duties of the job
To undertake the day‑to‑day sample processing and analytical clinical investigations for Microbiology to the agreed standard of timeliness and quality. Supervise Band 5 Biomedical Scientists and MLAs within their work area.
To engage in training of staff. To fully participate in on‑call and weekend duties. Familiarisation and understanding of ISO 15189 standards, Health & Safety requirements; audit and training/education techniques is essential.
Experience of utilising transformation methodologies to drive change and improve service delivery is also desirable. Proactive individuals, with drive and dedication will excel in this post.
Benefits
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On‑going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts
* We see on average 4,810 OP appointments a day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2,077 per week.
* An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
* UHDB is a research‑active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Qualifications
* HCPC registration
Experience in Microbiology
* Demonstrable post HCPC registration laboratory experience
* Specialist level knowledge in bacteriology
* Experience of troubleshooting
* Participation in on‑call
* Experience in Parasitology
* Experience in Mycology
Skills
* IT skills and keyboard skills
* Ability to apply knowledge to laboratory problems
* Good judgement and ability to problem solve
Additional Skills
* Knowledge of UKAS, HSE and quality systems in a diagnostic laboratory
* Participates in continuous professional development
* Knowledge of laboratory health and safety
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.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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