Biomedical Scientist

Job summary This band 5 position is for HCPC registered candidates and is not suitable for trainees or those candidates requiring certificates of sponsorship. At University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust patients are at the centre of all we do. Derbyshire Pathology provides pathology services for Royal Derby Hospital, Chesterfield Royal Hospital and Queen's Hospital, Burton (since October 2021) and is hosted by University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation. We are part of a modern laboratory within Derbyshire Pathology, a joint venture for Derby, Burton and Chesterfield so this post may require cross site working. If you are HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist and would relish a new challenge, then we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting time to become part of a diverse team. The laboratory is covered 24 hours every day and the successful candidate would be require to work weekends on rotational basis and participate in the on-call rota. 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. Main duties of the job To undertake the day to day sample processing and analytical clinical investigations for Microbiology to the agreed standard of timeliness and quality. Supervise MLAs within their work area. To engage in training of staff. To fully participate in on-call and weekend duties. 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: 22 October 2026 Interview date: 3 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, both professional and leadership development On-going 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 4 th 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. Details Date posted 06 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 320-CDCS-4380 Job locations Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and