# Senior Biomedical Scientist (Clinical Biochemistry) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-biomedical-scientist-clinical-biochemistry/4d5eb25b-233e-4ce0-b9a0-cd07d4ebd1da - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-biomedical-scientist-clinical-biochemistry/4d5eb25b-233e-4ce0-b9a0-cd07d4ebd1da.md ## 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 7 - **Salary:** £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata pa - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term/Secondment) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T12:13:33.621Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/Burton/University_Hospitals_Derby_Burton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Clinical_Biochemistry/Clinical_Biochemistry-v8061528 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8061528?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 (2 x Cobas 8000 and P612), Immunology (Phadia 250), HbA1c's (TOSOH G11), EQA section and Osmo1. To work closely with senior staff in Haematology, Blood Bank and specimen reception to ensure the smooth running of the blood sciences service. They will be expected to maintain competency and specialist knowledge for the work therein. The post holder will be a laboratory specialist lead and lead a team. They discharge these duties either working alone to departmental, national or professional guidance and policies or as leader of a laboratory team to implement policies and procedures. ### Main duties of the job To provide advanced Biomedical Science technical support within a section by providing training, advice, technical development, troubleshooting and supervision. To supervise and coordinate validation and verification as and when required. Day to day management of staffing and operational duties within the Biochemistry section. To oversee stock control and ordering of reagents and consumables in all sections in Clinical Biochemistry. Oversee training to BMS and all grades of support staff, updating training documents, and ensuring training is undertaken according to the training policy and training programmes of the department to maintain IBMS training approval and UKAS standards. To work cross site with the other seniors to support with harmonisation for best patient outcomes. Working on the other sites (Cross site working)  may be required Closing date of applications: 18th June 2026 Interview date: 2nd July 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. 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, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system. ## Job Details 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 (2 x Cobas 8000 and P612), Immunology (Phadia 250), HbA1c's (TOSOH G11), EQA section and Osmo1. To work closely with senior staff in Haematology, Blood Bank and specimen reception to ensure the smooth running of the blood sciences service. They will be expected to maintain competency and specialist knowledge for the work therein. The post holder will be a laboratory specialist lead and lead a team. They discharge these duties either working alone to departmental, national or professional guidance and policies or as leader of a laboratory team to implement policies and procedures. ## Job Description To provide advanced Biomedical Science technical support within a section by providing training, advice, technical development, troubleshooting and supervision. To supervise and coordinate validation and verification as and when required. Day to day management of staffing and operational duties within the Biochemistry section. To oversee stock control and ordering of reagents and consumables in all sections in Clinical Biochemistry. Oversee training to BMS and all grades of support staff, updating training documents, and ensuring training is undertaken according to the training policy and training programmes of the department to maintain IBMS training approval and UKAS standards. To work cross site with the other seniors to support with harmonisation for best patient outcomes. Working on the other sites (Cross site working) may be required Closing date of applications: 18th June 2026 Interview date: 2nd July 2026 ## 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. 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, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Significant experience working as a Band 6 in a Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory - Is able to actively participate in the development of new methods and the commissioning of new equipment for the department. - Experience of Pathology QMS and UKAS accreditation assessments - Experience of some level of staff management with formal training **Desirable** - Experience working as a Band 7 BMS in a Clinical Biochemistry laboratory - Experience of using complex Biochemistry analytical platforms - Human Resource management experience and skills ### Qualifications **Essential** - An MSc in Biomedical Sciences degree (or working towards an MSc), or Fellowship of the IBMS or equivalent experience - HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist - IBMS Specialist portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry or equivalent qualification or experience **Desirable** - Studying for or willingness to study for a Management course - Membership of professional body such as IBMS ### Communications and interpersonal skills **Essential** - Able to understand and communicate complex issues and concepts with colleagues - Organise the training and instruction of other staff. - Meet and negotiate with suppliers regarding new and existing goods and services ## Documents - [jd & ps (pdf, 396.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10351823) - [positive action statement (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1946) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.