Job overview
At University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust patients are at the centre of all we do. Derbyshire Pathology Serves both the Royal Derby Hospital Pathology and Chesterfield Royal Hospital Pathology Services and is hosted by University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation.
The single clinically lead Management Team for Derbyshire Pathology aims to:
- Provide a sustainable and efficient high quality Pathology Service for Derbyshire
- Accreditation of the combined service to UKAS ISO: 15189 to assure our users of the highest technical standards and quality of service in all that we do.
Histopathology are looking for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist who should be proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic and have excellent communication/organisational skills. This post represents an excellent opportunity to extend skills and knowledge in Histology inclusive of A-C category dissection, as well as in digital Pathology, across a service Monday - Saturday.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must be able to perform the routine tasks of the laboratory so as to ensure that specimens are dealt with effectively and efficiently inclusive of specimen dissection on tissues A -C in partnership with the lead biomedical Scientists and Histopathologists.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in Routine Histology; IHC/Specials; microscopy QC and be comfortable trouble shooting and resolving technical issues. Familiarisation with automated IHC machines, Digital and molecular techniques is desirable as the department has a variety of platforms in use.
Participate in the audit of the technical quality of work produced in the laboratory.
Assist in the direct supervision on non -state registered staff.
To assist in the training and education of Associate practitioners and MLA’s to ensure that professional and scientific standards are achieved
Assist the Histology manager in rotating as the lead within the routine laboratory area
Familiarisation and understanding of ISO 15189 standards, Health & Safety requirements; audit and training/education techniques is desirable.
Closing date: 28 July 2026
Interview date: 10 August 2026 (STC)
If this vacancy receives high numbers of applications this vacancy will close early.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of IT and keyboard skills
Registration
Essential
- HCPC registration
Communication
Essential
- Working as part of a team/communicates effectively with colleagues
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Biomedical Science / Level 6 Apprenticeship
- HCPC registration portfolio completed
- HCPC Specialist Portfolio Completed
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Pathology laboratory experience - demonstrable experience
- LIM system use
- Experience of audit and QMS
- Knowledge of UKAS and ISO15189
- Knowledge of implementing H&S in medical lab environment
Desirable
- Training and support of other staff
- Histopathology laboratory experience
- Histopathology Digital experience
- Dissection Experience Category A to C
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This advert is for Biomedical Scientist with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Health science services role. The advertised salary is pro rata pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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