• Job Description

  Req#: C9320-25-0857?language=en&page=367&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  You will support the Biomedical Scientists by performing a wide variety of laboratory tasks. Duties vary between departments which include the sorting, preparation, processing and handling of blood, urine, tissue and bodily fluids.

  You should have an interest in science, be self-confident and motivated. You must possess a wide range of skills demonstrating good numeracy and literacy, a high standard of verbal and written English, keyboard data entry skills and attention to detail.

  You will also be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whilst preparing samples and inputting data, therefore the ability to multi-task and work flexibly are essential.

  Your shifts will be set within a 24/7 shift system and there will be a requirement to work nights, weekends and bank holidays on rotation with other team members

  NB HCPC portfolioscannot be supported in this area as there is insufficient exposure to the main Laboratory.

  Previous applicants need not apply.

  Main duties of the job

  Your duties will include:

  • Sample preparation - Identification checks & barcode labelling
  • Data entry - Inputting patient data onto the laboratory computer system
  • Reception duties - Face to face and telephone queries from service users
  • Housekeeping duties
  • Participate in quality & audit work

  Closing date: 21 July 2025

  Interview date: 02 August 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

  07 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,169 a year pa

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  320-CDCS-3723

  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

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE qualification or equivalent in English, Science & Mathematics
  • IT Qualification

  Experience

  Desirable

  • Demonstrable laboratory assistant experience
  • Clinical laboratory experience
  • Competent in the use of the laboratory computer systems to input and extract patient data

  Skills

  Essential

  • Experience of good Keyboard skills

  Experience 2

  Essential

  • Evidence of previous customer service skills

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE qualification or equivalent in English, Science & Mathematics
  • IT Qualification

  Experience

  Desirable

  • Demonstrable laboratory assistant experience
  • Clinical laboratory experience
  • Competent in the use of the laboratory computer systems to input and extract patient data

  Skills

  Essential

  • Experience of good Keyboard skills

  Experience 2

  Essential

  • Evidence of previous customer service skills

  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.

  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.

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