• Job Description

  Req#: C9320-25-1144?language=en&page=199&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking to recruit an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Biochemistry Team at the Derby site of Derbyshire Pathology.

  We have full UKAS ISO 15189 accreditation and are accredited with the IBMS as a training laboratory for both registration and specialist portfolios.

  Based in the Biochemistry section of the laboratory, you will help to deliver technical excellence; attention to detail and a professional attitude in this busy department are crucial.

  Our modern laboratories are equipped with Roche Cobas 8100 automated workflow system and ISE, c702 and e801 units; Sebia Capillarys and Hydrasys systems as well as Phadia Immunocap.

  Ideally, candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working in modern fully automated blood sciences laboratory.

  Main duties of the job

  The successful candidate will be trained and competency assessed to join the 24/7 shift system.

  Experience and/or ability to work autonomously for long periods of time at varying start and finish times is essential. In the absence of experience, a commitment to proactively work towards this and an awareness of the requirements is needed.

  Key elements of the role involve undertaking day to day sample processing using both automated and manual platforms, and authorisation of clinical results in order to maintain agreed KPI's and the supervision of support staff.

  In addition, you will be involved in service development including quality management activities and various projects, so an aptitude with Microsoft Office programs is preferable. Experience of using Q-Pulse would be an advantage.

  Closing date: 30 September 2025

  Interview date: 13 October 2025

  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 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 a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

  Details

  Date posted

  23 September 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata pa

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  320-CDCS-3875

  Job locations

  Royal Derby Hospital

  Uttoxeter Road

  Derby

  DE22 3NE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

  Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

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

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

  Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

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

  Person Specification

  Registration

  Essential

  • IBMS accredited BSc Biomedical Sciences
  • HCPC Registration

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant recent experience working in an NHS Automated Blood Sciences laboratory

  Desirable

  • Recent experience working in Biochemistry

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Understanding of good laboratory practice and laboratory health and safety
  • Knowledge of UKAS and ISO15189
  • Basic understanding of biochemistry tests and their clinical significance

  Desirable

  • understanding of good laboratory practice including laboratory health and safety, COSHH, PPE and following SOPs

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to work flexibly on a 24/7 shift rota
  • Ability to use a range of analytical laboratory equipment

  Desirable

  • Experience using Roche analytical equipment
  • Experience using our current LIMS systems e.g. Winpath, Roche infinity

  Person Specification

  Registration

  Essential

  • IBMS accredited BSc Biomedical Sciences
  • HCPC Registration

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant recent experience working in an NHS Automated Blood Sciences laboratory

  Desirable

  • Recent experience working in Biochemistry

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Understanding of good laboratory practice and laboratory health and safety
  • Knowledge of UKAS and ISO15189
  • Basic understanding of biochemistry tests and their clinical significance

  Desirable

  • understanding of good laboratory practice including laboratory health and safety, COSHH, PPE and following SOPs

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to work flexibly on a 24/7 shift rota
  • Ability to use a range of analytical laboratory equipment

  Desirable

  • Experience using Roche analytical equipment
  • Experience using our current LIMS systems e.g. Winpath, Roche infinity

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Derby Hospital

  Uttoxeter Road

  Derby

  DE22 3NE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Derby Hospital

  Uttoxeter Road

  Derby

  DE22 3NE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

Notice