Biomedical Scientist in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
UHDB
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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield is looking for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Haematology and Blood Transfusion departments. The role is Band 5 (Annex 21) on a permanent contract, full time 37.5 hours per week, with participation in a 24/7 rota after training.
The successful candidate will work on Sysmex XN9000, CS5100 and IH1000 analysers, support quality management, and contribute to 24/7 service delivery while maintaining high
Qualifications
- IBMS accredited BSc in biomedical sciences or equivalent.
- HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
- Working towards IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology & Transfusion (Band 5).
- Working towards MSc or higher specialist diploma in biomedical sciences.
Responsibilities
- Trainable to join 24/7 shift system including early, late, night, and bank holidays.
- Process and validate patient specimens on Sysmex XN9000 and CS5100.
- Report blood film morphology and cross-match transfusion samples.
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Job description
Main area Haematology and Transfusion Grade Band 5 (Annex 21) considered Contract Permanent: Dependent on qualification Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Participation in a 24/7 rota once trained and competent) Job ref 320-CDCS-4464
Site Chesterfield Royal Hospital Town Chesterfield Salary £32,073 - £39,043 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 05/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 19/11/2026
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;
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 professional, can‑do attitude.
We have full UKAS ISO15189:2022 accreditation and we are also accredited with the IBMS as a training laboratory for registration and specialist portfolios.
We are inviting applications from candidates who are highly motivated and proactive to join a friendly, well‑motivated team. We would encourage you to contact us to discuss the post further.
The successful candidate will be trained, and competency assessed to join the 24/7 shift system undertaking early, late, day, night, weekend and bank holiday shifts. Therefore the ability to work autonomously for long periods of time as part of the 24/7 shift rota is essential.
The role involves but is not limited to the following:
- 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.
Closing date of applications: 5 November 2026
Interview date: 19 November 2026
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.
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, 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).
- IBMS accredited BSc in biomedical sciences or equivalent.
- Working towards IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology & Transfusion (Band 5)
- Working towards MSc or higher specialist diploma in biomedical sciences
- HCPC Registered as a Biomedical Scientist
- Demonstrable experience working in an NHS Blood Sciences Laboratory
- Demonstrable experience post HCPC registration working in a clinical laboratory
- Demonstrable experience working in an NHS Haematology and/or Blood Transfusion Laboratory (Band 5)
- Experience with fully automated equipment (band 5 )
- Experience of troubleshooting complex laboratory technical equipment
- Experience of training and supervision of other staff members
- Awareness of QMS activities/ISO 15189
- Participation or willingness to participate in a 24/7 service inclusive of nights
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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 the role.
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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 ...
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