Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cytology

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton. Join a dedicated team within the Cytology Department, helping provide services crucial for cervical screening and supporting team outcomes while developing your leadership skills. This fixed-term contract offers the chance to engage in a meaningful role in a high-paced environment.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in Cervical screening checking and non-gynae is encouraged.
• HCPC registered individuals without the specialist portfolio will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Primary screen and rapid review cervical smears as per NHSCSP targets.
• Support the day-to-day running of specified areas within the Cytology department.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Leadership

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Cytology Department at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB).

As one of only 8 labs in England delivering the NHSCSP HRHPV service, we are looking for a committed and enthusiastic addition to our team to fill the role of Specialist Biomedical Scientist. HCPC registered individuals without the specialist portfolio will be considered on annex 21.

This role is a fixed term contract ending 30/6/26

Our ideal candidate will be a compassionate and approachable team player who would relish the opportunity to support our staff in achieving the best outcomes for our users. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills whilst continuing to actively participate in the NHSCSP and the delivery of the diagnostic cytology service.

Candidates with experience in Cervical screening checking, and non-gynae are positively encouraged to apply.

If you would like to be part of our successful team supporting the smooth running of a specified area within the Cytology department, we would love to hear from you.

To participate in the day-to-day workload of the Cytology laboratory:

• To primary screen and rapid review sufficient number of cervical smears per annum to achieve minimum target set by National Health Service Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP)
• To management code and authorise HRHPV negative resulted samples.

To support a specified team, under the direction of a team leader, with the day-to-day running of that area; to include maintaining and developing a safe and effective service for our users.

We offer you the opportunity to develop your career as part of a committed and compassionate team seeking the best outcomes for our patients.

Closing date of applications: 10 June 2025

Interview date: 24 June 2025

If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.

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
• 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 outpatient 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Susan Guy, Job title: Cytology Service Manager, Email: [e-mail], Telephone: [phone]

Waheeda Uddin, 01332 788411