Biomedical Scientist

Transformation Unit; East Midlands; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Development opportunities

Recruitment support

Staff benefits

Zusammenfassung

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby is seeking a State Registered Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) for the Immunology Department at Royal Derby Hospital. The role requires diagnostic laboratory experience and HCPC registration, with training and development supported.

You will contribute to high quality immunology services, participate in QA/QMS activities, and support trainee staff while maintaining UKAS accreditation.

Qualifikationen

• IBMS accredited BSc Biomedical Sciences
• HCPC Registration
• Participates in the Institute of Biomedical sciences Continual Professional Development (CPD) scheme

Aufgaben

• To contribute to the provision of a high quality, accurate and timely diagnostic Immunology Service.
• To assist with the training, instruction and supervision of trainee BMSs and MLAs within the Department.
• To assist senior staff within the Department maintain and develop the service in line with departmental objectives.
• Undertake day to day sample processing and authorisation of clinical results as competency is attained in order to maintain agreed KPI's
• To help maintain our full UKAS accreditation the successful candidate will be involved in QMS activities.
• Use of automated ELISA and slide processing equipment
• Maintenance of equipment.
• Service development inclusive of quality management activities and projects.
• Effective communication and team working.
• Experience of using our current equipment and manual immunological techniques, Q-Pulse and/or Winpath would be an advantage but full training will be given.

Ausbildung

IBMS accredited BSc Biomedical Sciences

Jobbeschreibung

Employer University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Derby Hospital Town Derby Salary £32,073 - £39,043 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 01/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 13/11/2026

Biomedical Scientist

Band 5

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under‑represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex‑armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

if you are blind or visually impaired and require application material in an alternative format- such as Braille, large print, audio or accessible electronic formats oryou require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466

The Trust is proud to be a signatory of the Care Leavers Covenant and is committed to supporting care‑experienced people into employment.

Applicants who identify as a care leaver and who meet the essential criteria for the role, as detailed in the person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this within your application.

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;

Job overview

Our Immunology Department is looking for a State Registered Biomedical Scientist who is proactive, self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and possesses excellent communication and organisational skills.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop and expand your skills and knowledge within the Immunology Department of Derbyshire Pathology, based at Royal Derby Hospital. Applicants should have experience working within a diagnostic laboratory environment and be confident in troubleshooting and resolving quality control and technical issues.

Knowledge of ISO 15189 standards, Health & Safety requirements, audit processes, and training and education techniques is desirable. As part of a University Hospital, where staff training and development is a key Trust objective, you will receive support for your professional development and be encouraged to contribute to the training and development of others.

Main duties of the job

• To contribute to the provision of a high quality, accurate and timely diagnostic Immunology Service.
• To assist with the training, instruction and supervision of trainee BMSs and MLAs within the Department.
• To assist senior staff within the Department maintain and develop the service in line with departmental objectives.
• Undertake day to day sample processing and authorisation of clinical results as competency is attained in order to maintain agreed KPI's
• To help maintain our full UKAS accreditation the successful candidate will be involved in QMS activities.

The role involves but is not limited to the following:

• Use of automated ELISA and slide processing equipment
• Maintenance of equipment.
• Service development inclusive of quality management activities and projects.
• Effective communication and team working.
• Experience of using our current equipment and manual immunological techniques, Q-Pulse and/or Winpath would be an advantage but full training will be given.

Closing date of applications: 1 November 2026

Date of interview: 13 November 2026

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• 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 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person specification

Registration

• IBMS accredited BSc Biomedical Sciences
• HCPC Registration
• Participates in the Institute of Biomedical sciences Continual Professional Development (CPD) scheme

Experience

• Blood Sciences experience within a routine Pathology service laboratory
• A basic understanding of Immunological assays and their clinical significance
• Experience working in Immunology
• Experience working on DS2 and immunofluorescence microscopy

Skills & Ability

• Is aware of the pitfalls, interferences and suitability of investigations
• Knows the priority and relative urgency of investigations undertaken
• Is able to analyse the cause of anomalous test results
• Can carry out or make basic recommendations of additional testing based on initial investigations

Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

At UHDB , we offer different ways to work flexibly to each and every one of our colleagues, many of whom already work flexibly at all sites of the Trust.

For our roles we are open to discussing the possibility of part‑time/ reduced hours/ compressed hours/ flexible start and finish times/ fixed/flexible shifts/annualised hours/ term time hours/ hybrid working – working partly in the trust/partly at home.

Why don’t you talk to us at interview about the flexibility you would like to explore and what it means to you, and we will discuss what’s possible for the job and team, and the opportunities we might be able to create together.

We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise to work with you to look at all the available options.

Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

All correspondence relating to your application will be sent to you via our trac.system account. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails; this includes junk/spam, as your security settings may not recognise the sender.

Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here.

UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right the work in the UK via:

• the points‑based immigration system
• the EU settlement scheme
• eVisa

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UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Application numbers

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please ensure that you had read the Job Description and Person Spec and that you meet the criteria before applying.

Name Blessing Manyanga Job title Technical Specialist Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01332788507 Additional information

Sapho Oliwiecki 01332789391

Rachel Dale 01332788504

We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions about the role, team, or working environment, feel free to get in touch for an informal chat. Speaking with us before applying is completely optional, but it can help you decide if this opportunity is the right fit for you.