Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 pa pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 August 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, DE22 3NE |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7287028/320-CDCS-3753 |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a HCPC registered, Specialist Biomedical Scientist, with a Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry or equivalent to join us at the Derby site of Derbyshire Pathology in a full-time, permanent role. Consideration will also be given to candidates within 12 months of completion of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
We have full UKAS ISO15189:2012 accreditation and are also accredited with the IBMS as a training laboratory.
You would be based in the busy Biochemistry section of the laboratory, helping to deliver technical excellence with enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a professional, can-do attitude.
24/7 shift working is an essential requirement of this post.
We are inviting applications from candidates who are highly motivated and proactive, to join a friendly and well-motivated team. We would encourage you to contact us to discuss the post further.
The successful candidate will join the 24/7 shift system following training and competency assessment. The ability to work autonomously is essential as is a flexible approach to working to ensure that the service needs are met.
As a Health Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist, to lead and supervise the day-to-day delivery of a diagnostic service of Clinical Biochemistry, which includes the Automation section (Cobas 8000 and P612), Immunology (Phadia 250), HbA1c's (TOSOH G11), EQA section and Osmo1. You will also be required to work in special chemistry using the Sebia, Binding Site and HPLC
The role involves but is not limited to the following:
• Processing and validation of patient specimens
• Telephoning abnormal results in line with laboratory protocols
• Appropriate referral of abnormal results to clinicians
• Monitoring of reagent and consumable stocks
• Maintenance of equipment
• Service development inclusive of quality management activities and projects.
• Effective communication and team working
• Experience of using our current equipment and software Q-Pulse and WinPath Enterprise would be an advantage but full training will be given.
Closing date of applications: 8 August 2025
Interview date: 20 August 2025
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 4thbusiest 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.
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 sponsorshipImpacts 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).
This advert closes on Friday 8 Aug 2025
We are looking for a HCPC registered, Specialist Biomedical Scientist, with a Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry or equivalent to join us at the Derby site of Derbyshire Pathology in a full-time, permanent role. Consideration will also be given to candidates within 12 months of completion of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
We have full UKAS ISO15189:2012 accreditation and are also accredited with the IBMS as a training laboratory.
You would be based in the busy Biochemistry section of the laboratory, helping to deliver technical excellence with enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a professional, can-do attitude.
24/7 shift working is an essential requirement of this post.
We are inviting applications from candidates who are highly motivated and proactive, to join a friendly and well-motivated team. We would encourage you to contact us to discuss the post further.
The successful candidate will join the 24/7 shift system following training and competency assessment. The ability to work autonomously is essential as is a flexible approach to working to ensure that the service needs are met.
As a Health Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist, to lead and supervise the day-to-day delivery of a diagnostic service of Clinical Biochemistry, which includes the Automation section (Cobas 8000 and P612), Immunology (Phadia 250), HbA1c's (TOSOH G11), EQA section and Osmo1. You will also be required to work in special chemistry using the Sebia, Binding Site and HPLC
The role involves but is not limited to the following:
• Processing and validation of patient specimens
• Telephoning abnormal results in line with laboratory protocols
• Appropriate referral of abnormal results to clinicians
• Monitoring of reagent and consumable stocks
• Maintenance of equipment
• Service development inclusive of quality management activities and projects.
• Effective communication and team working
• Experience of using our current equipment and software Q-Pulse and WinPath Enterprise would be an advantage but full training will be given.
Closing date of applications: 8 August 2025
Interview date: 20 August 2025
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 4thbusiest 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.
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 sponsorshipImpacts 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).
This advert closes on Friday 8 Aug 2025