# Biomedical Scientist / Specialist Biomedical Scientist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Derby
- **Region:** Midlands
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Health science services
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,073 - £48,117 pro rata pa
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend working and on call)
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-30T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-15T23:02:50.268Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/Derby/University_Hospitals_Derby_Burton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Microbiology/Microbiology-v8131890
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8131890?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

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 an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist/Specialist 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.

To be eligible for a band 6 you will need to  have completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma or be within a few months of completing this.

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 Band 5 Biomedical Scientists and 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: 30 July 2026

Interview date: 13 August 2026

### Detailed job description and main 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.

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## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Knowledge of UKAS, HSE and quality systems in a diagnostic laboratory
- Participates in continuous professional development
- Knowledge of laboratory health and safety

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- IBMS Specialist portfolio or equivalent
- HCPC registration

### Experience in Microbiology

**Essential**

- Demonstrable post HCPC registration laboratory experience
- Specialist level knowledge in bacteriology

**Desirable**

- Experience of troubleshooting
- Participation in on-call
- Experience in Parasitology
- Experience in Mycology

## Documents

- [jd band 5 (pdf, 435.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10429297)
- [jd band 6 (pdf, 437.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10429296)
- [positive action statement (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1946)

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