Senior Assistant Healthcare Scientist (Laboratory Assistant)
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Job overview
We believe that every member of the Pharmacy Quality Control team working for us plays a key role in providing quality patient care and well-being by striving for excellence in aseptic services using unique skills.
This exciting opportunity within the Quality department of the Royal Derby Hospital involves maintaining the quality standards in line with those outlined in "Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services" and EU GMP Annex 1.
This is through the testing of the aseptic manufacturing areas of pharmacy with the inclusion of Nuclear Medicine. Testing performed includes microbiological, physical air quality and temperature monitoring testing of all pharmacy units.
If you have experience working in a laboratory or in Pharmacy Quality Control and are looking for a new exciting role, then we would love to hear from you.
Hours of work will be Monday to Friday 09:00 - 15:30
Main duties of the job
The Quality Control Section within Pharmacy is looking to recruit a part time Senior Assistant Healthcare Scientists on a permanent contract. Primarily based in the Pharmacy Quality Control Laboratory and Pharmacy clean room environments.
This is an exciting development opportunity for the right person who will have a good general education to GCSE level including English, Maths and Science subjects and willing to train in microbiological testing, microbiological plate reading and clean room monitoring.
You will carry out quality control testing (microbiological and physical), temperature monitoring and quality assurance validation work. You must have a basic knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety, keyboard skills and demonstrate effective use of initiative and able to work to protocols and procedures.
Full training and support will be provided.
Closing date of applications: 18 June 2026
Interview date: 3 July 2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Senior Assistant Healthcare Scientist (Laboratory Assistant) with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Jun 2026.
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