Biomedical Scientist in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in the Chesterfield site is seeking a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the busy Haematology & Blood Transfusion laboratories. The role requires flexibility to work a 24/7 shift pattern across early, late, night, weekends and bank holidays.
The post offers training, development, and opportunities within a trusted NHS Blood Sciences environment accredited to UKAS ISO15189:2022 and IBMS as a training laboratory.
Qualifications
- 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 Biomedical Scientist status (Professional registration).
- Experience in NHS Blood Sciences Laboratory and post-HCPC clinical lab work.
- Experience with fully automated equipment and training/supervision of staff.
- Awareness of QMS/ISO 15189; willingness to participate in a 24/7 service.
Responsibilities
- Work within a 24/7 shift system including early, late, day, night, weekend and bank holidays.
- Process and validate patient specimens on Sysmex XN9000 and CS5100 analysers.
- Report blood film morphology.
- Process, validate and cross-match transfusion samples using IH1000 analysers and manual techniques.
- Refer abnormal results to clinicians.
- Monitor blood stocks and use Blood360 electronic tracking system.
- Maintain equipment and contribute to quality management activities/projects.
- Communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
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Job description
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 05 November 2026
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.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification.
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.
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
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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