Specialist Biomedical Scientist Haematology/Blood Transfusion

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist with a Specialist Portfolio in Haematology & Blood Transfusion for the Derby site. The role is full-time and permanent, with 24/7 shift requirements.

You will join the busy Haematology & Blood Transfusion sections, delivering technical excellence, training staff, supervising Band 5 scientists, maintaining equipment and upholding ISO15189 standards.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and Specialist Portfolio in Haematology & Transfusion (or near completion).
• IBMS accredited BSc in biomedical sciences.
• Experience in UK clinical Haematology and Blood Transfusion labs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake day-to-day sample processing and analytical investigations for Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
• Supervise Band 5 Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment to safety and performance standards.
• Engage in training, competency assessment and staff appraisals.

Skills

HCPC registered

Specialist Portfolio Haematology &

UK clinical Haematology laboratory

Education

IBMS accredited BSc in biomedical sciences

IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology & Transfusion (or working toward completion)

Tools

Fully automated Haematology analysers

QMS / ISO15189 awareness

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Biomedical Scientist Haematology/Blood Transfusion

The closing date is 08 November 2026

We are looking for a HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist with a Specialist Portfolio in Haematology & Transfusion or equivalent to join us at the Derby site of Derbyshire Pathology in a full-time, permanent role. Consideration will also be given to candidates within 12 months of completion of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio. You would be based in the busy Haematology & Blood Transfusion sections of the laboratory helping to deliver technical excellence with enthusiasm, attention to detail and a professional, can-do attitude.

24/7 shift working is an essential requirement of this post.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake the day to day sample processing and analytical clinical investigations for Haematology and Blood Transfusion to the agreed standard of timeliness and quality
• Supervise Band 5 Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners within their work area
• To maintain and operate all equipment in the laboratory to the desired standards of safety, cleanliness and performance
• To engage in training and competency assessment of staff and perform annual staff appraisals

Familiarisation and understanding of ISO 15189 standards, Health & Safety requirements; audit and training/education techniques is essential. Experience of utilising transformation methodologies to drive change and improve service delivery is also desirable. Proactive individuals, with drive and dedication will excel in this post.

Closing date of applications: 8 November 2026

Interview date: 20 November 2026

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, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per 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 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 AIgenerated 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.

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

Person Specification

Registration

• HCPC registered

Qualifications

• IBMS accredited BSc in biomedical sciences or equivalent
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology & Transfusion (or equivalent) or working toward completion of the qualification

Experience and knowledge

• Demonstrable experience post HCPC registration working in a UK clinical Haematology laboratory
• Demonstrable experience post HCPC registration working in a UK Blood Transfusion laboratory
• Extensive Blood Film Morphologyexperience and be able to report complex films independently
• Experience of fully automated Haematology and Blood Transfusion analysers
• Experience with Current Equipment
• Experience of QMS Activities and awareness of UKAS/ISO15189

Other

• Participation in a 24/7 service inclusive of nights

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.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust