Team Leader/Senior Biomedical Scientist

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in East Midlands is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist to become a Team Leader. The role involves managing laboratory operations, providing specialist services, and leading training efforts. Ideal candidates will have a HCPC registration, advanced microbiology experience, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Development opportunities and various staff benefits are included.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration is mandatory for this position.
• Experience in training and supporting portfolio in microbiology is essential.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a technical section within the Department.
• Provide specialist clinical technical services.
• Lead training and instruction of staff in the section.

Skills

HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist

Advanced experience of microbiology

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

MSc or equivalent qualification

Specialist Portfolio or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. At University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust patients are at the centre of all we do. If you are an experienced Biomedical Scientist and would like a new challenge, then we would love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to become a Team Leader on a permanent basis. Job share or part-time applicants may apply. We’re looking for a passionate and committed individual who shares our values and want to invest in continuously to improve and transform our services. The role also is the training lead for Microbiology including supporting apprenticeships, registration portfolios and specialist portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for management of a technical section within the Department, directing the work of the other scientific and support staff in the day to day analytical provision of a high quality, cost effective service.
• Provides and coordinates specialist clinical technical services including research and audit.
• Developing the section in line with departmental objectives.
• To provide a lead role in the training and instruction of staff within their section.

Qualifications and Requirements

• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Specialist Portfolio or equivalent experience.
• MSc or equivalent qualification.
• Advanced experience of microbiology.
• Experience in training and supporting registration and specialist portfolios in medical microbiology.
• Knowledge of recognition and identification of bacteria and other micro-organisms.
• Flexibility in your approach as there is the requirement to work out of hours and weekends.
• Excellent communication skills together with excellent organisational skills are essential requirements for this post.
• Excellent values and behaviour in line with our values; Compassion, Openness and Excellence.

What We 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

Closing date: 13 October 2025

Interview date: 27 October 2025

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.

Additional Information

• In return we will offer development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• Additional details about the role and how to apply can be found in the attached Job description and Person Specification.

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This advert closes on Monday 13 Oct 2025