Biomedical Scientist (Biochemistry)

University Hospitals Of Derby And Burton Nhs Foundation Trust; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Staff benefits including employee ass.

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

The Queens Hospital Burton site hosts our Biochemistry Department where we welcome internal candidates with pathology experience to join a friendly, hardworking team. The post is based at Queen's Hospital Burton with cross-site work across Derbyshire Pathology and exposure to Roche Cobas equipment.

You will support the Associate Practitioners and BMS, perform day-to-day sample processing, analyser maintenance and shadow authorisation of clinical results to meet KPI targets.

Qualifications

• IBMS Accredited BSc in Biomedical Sciences.
• HCPC Registration.
• Evidence of CPD participation.
• Significant NHS automated blood sciences laboratory experience.
• Understanding of Biochemistry tests and their significance.
• Experience using WinPath or Infinity.
• Experience with fully automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Join the 24/7 shift system including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Carry out day-to-day sample processing and analyser maintenance.
• Shadow authorisation of clinical results to maintain KPI targets.
• Contribute to quality management activities and service development.
• Use Office applications; familiarity with Q-Pulse/Ideagen and WinPath is advantageous.

Skills

Flexible 24/7 shift rota

NHS laboratory experience

Education

IBMS Accredited BSc in Biomedical Sciences

HCPC Registration

Tools

Winpath

Infinity

Job description

Job summary

Based at the Queens Hospital Burton but cross site working may be required

We are inviting internal candidates with pathology experience to join our friendly and hardworking team in the Biochemistry Department at Queens Burton Hospital.

Based in the Biochemistry section of the laboratory, you will help to deliver technical excellence; attention to detail and a professional attitude in this busy department are crucial. You will be working to support the Associate Practitioners and BMS.

Our modern laboratories are equipped with Roche Cobas 8100 automated workflow system and ISE, c702 and e801 units. You will be based at Queen's Hospital Burton but maybe asked to work cross site as part of Derbyshire Pathology.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be trained and competency assessed to join the 24/7 shift system; carrying out night, late, early, weekend and bank holiday shifts.

You will not be expected to lone work but will have the support of the BMS.

Key elements of the role involve undertaking day to day sample processing, analyser maintenance and shadowing of authorisation of clinical results in order to maintain agreed KPI's and the supervision of support staff.

In addition, they will be involved in service development including quality management activities and various projects, so an aptitude with Microsoft Office programs is preferable. Experience of using Q-Pulse/Ideagen and WinPath would be an advantage.

Closing date of applications

10 November 2026

Interview date

24 November 2026

We expect a high volume of applicants so the vacancy may close sooner that the closing date.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted: 27 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pa

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 320-CDCS-BUR-4447

Job responsibilities

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Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, 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

Qualifications

Essential

• IBMS Accredited BSc in Biomedical Sciences
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Evidence of participating in CPD

Registration

Essential

• Significant recent experience working in an NHS Automated Blood Sciences Laboratory
• Understanding of Biochemistry tests and their significance

Desirable

• Recent experience working in Biochemistry

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly on 24/7 shift rota

Desirable

• Experience using Winpath/ or Infinity
• Experience with fully automated equipment

Other

Essential

• A basic understanding of Immunological assays and their clinical significance

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.