Biomedical Scientist

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Palterton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Blood Sciences department. The role involves processing specimens and reporting, with a focus on teamwork and effective communication. The successful candidate will participate in a varied shift pattern, including nights and weekends. Opportunities for professional development and various staff benefits are included, along with continued training. Interested candidates can reach out to the contact provided for more details.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist or Specialist Biomedical Scientist.
• Ability to work flexibly, including nights and weekends on a 24/7 shift rota.
• Experience in blood specimen processing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Processing and validating patient specimens on specific analysers.
• Monitoring blood stocks using electronic tracking systems.
• Crossmatching transfusion samples accurately.
• Tracking abnormal results for clinicians.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Team working

Flexibility

Experience with Sysmex XN9000

Education

HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist

Training accreditation from IBMS

Tools

IH1000 analysers

Blood360 electronic tracking system

Q-Pulse

CliniSys WPE

Job description

About the role

The Chesterfield site of Derbyshire Pathology is looking for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist or Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join us working in the busy Haematology and Blood Transfusion departments within the Blood Sciences department.

The successful candidate will be able to work flexibly to ensure service provision while helping to deliver technical excellence with enthusiasm, attention to detail and a professional, can‑do attitude.

We have full UKAS ISO15189:2022 accreditation and are also accredited with the IBMS as a training laboratory for registration and specialist portfolios.

Key responsibilities

• Processing and validation of patient specimens analysed on the Sysmex XN9000 line and CS5100 analysers.
• Reporting on blood film morphology.
• Processing, validation and cross‑matching of transfusion samples using the IH1000 analysers and manual techniques.
• Appropriate referral of abnormal results to clinicians.
• Monitoring of blood stocks and use of the Blood360 electronic tracking system.
• Maintenance of equipment.
• Service development inclusive of quality management activities and projects.
• Effective communication and team working.
• Experience of using our current equipment, Q‑Pulse and/or CliniSys WPE would be an advantage but full training will be given.

Working pattern

The role involves but is not limited to the following: early, late, day, night, weekend and bank holiday shifts. The ability to work autonomously for long periods of time as part of the 24/7 shift rota is essential.

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.

Closing date of applications: 30 December 2025

Interview date: 14 January 2026

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Jennifer Cooper
Job title: Blood Sciences Service Manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01246 512242