Team Leader/Senior Biomedical Scientist

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Long Eaton is seeking a Band 7 Biomedical Scientist to supervise technical staff and manage clinical services. You will coordinate research and provide training while ensuring high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered, possess advanced microbiology expertise, and have excellent communication and organizational skills. This role offers diverse opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Leadership development

Support through recruitment and beyond

Qualifications

• Experience in training and supporting registration and specialist portfolios in medical microbiology.
• Knowledge of recognition and identification of bacteria and other microorganisms.
• Flexibility to work out of hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage a technical section within the Department.
• Coordinate specialist clinical technical services including research and audit.
• Lead training and instruction of staff within the section.

Skills

HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist

Advanced experience in microbiology

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Education

MSc or equivalent qualification

Specialist Portfolio or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Role within University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (Band 7). This position supervises a technical section within the Department, directing the work of scientific and support staff in the day-to-day analytical provision of a high quality, cost effective service. The role involves providing and coordinating specialist clinical technical services including research and audit, developing the section in line with departmental objectives, and leading training and instruction of staff within the section.

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.

Closing date: 13 October 2025

Interview date: 27 October 2025

Key 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.

Why join UHDB: We are a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, providing exceptional care and emphasising inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of services. The Trust is committed to promoting an inclusive environment and welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds. Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview schemes are in place to support veterans and candidates with disabilities.

Further information: The Trust offers development opportunities, leadership development, support through recruitment and beyond, and a range of staff benefits. Details about working patterns, DBS checks, and visa/work eligibility are provided in the posting.

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