Biomedical Scientist | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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 laboratories.

The successful candidate will be trained and competency assessed to join the 24/7 shift system. You will be based at Derby but may be asked to cross site work at Queens Hospital Burton. 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
• Authorisation of clinical results in order to maintain agreed KPI’s
• Supervision of support staff
• Involvement in service development including quality management activities and various projects

An aptitude with Microsoft Office programs is preferable. Experience of using Q-Pulse would be an advantage.

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

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, we have updated guidance to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship. Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice.