Biomedical Scientist | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England is seeking a registered Biomedical Scientist for their Histopathology department. This role involves working with routine histology and digital pathology, supporting the team's development and participating in training. Ideal candidates should demonstrate excellent communication and organization skills and be proactive. Full training is provided in this rewarding opportunity that emphasizes professional growth and quality service delivery.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Proactive and self-motivated individual.
• Ability to demonstrate competency in IHC/Specials and Digital pathology.
• Familiar with Health & Safety requirements and ISO 15189 standards.

Responsibilities

• Extend skills and knowledge in Histology.
• Participate in team development and support training.
• Manage routine tasks in the pathology lab.

Skills

Knowledge in Routine Histology

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving in technical issues

Education

Registered Biomedical Scientist

Tools

Automated IHC machines

Digital pathology platforms

Microscopy

Job description

Overview

At University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust patients are at the centre of all we do. Derbyshire Pathology serves both the Royal Derby Hospital Pathology and Chesterfield Royal Hospital Pathology Services and is hosted by University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation.

The single clinically lead Management Team for Derbyshire Pathology aims to:

• Provide a sustainable and efficient high quality Pathology Service for Derbyshire
• Accreditation of the combined service to UKAS ISO: 15189 to assure our users of the highest technical standards and quality of service in all that we do.

Role

Histopathology are looking for a registered Biomedical Scientist, who should be proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic and have excellent communication/organisational skills. This post represents an excellent opportunity to extend skills and knowledge in Histology inclusive of A-C category dissection, as well as in digital Pathology, across a service Monday - Saturday.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in Routine Histology; IHC/Specials; Digital and microscopy QC and be comfortable trouble shooting and resolving technical issues. Familiarisation with automated IHC machines and molecular techniques is desirable as the department has a variety of platforms in use.

Full training and support is available. A dedicated mentor will be provided while undertaking training and undergoing competency assessment.

Participation with staff and team development is actively encouraged at the Band 5 level, as our Band 5s are expected to support training and competency assessment of the Associate practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistant staff.

Familiarisation and understanding of ISO 15189 standards, Health & Safety requirements; audit and training/education techniques is desirable.

When

Closing date of applications: 2 October 2025
Interview date: 16 October 2025

About the Trust

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.

What we offer

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• Ongoing 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

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

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025