Biomedical Scientist | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043 pa
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Derby, DE22 3NE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

Our Immunology Department is looking for a State Registered Biomedical Scientist who is proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and possesses excellent communication and organisational skills.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop and expand your skills and knowledge within the Immunology Department of Derbyshire Pathology, based at Royal Derby Hospital. Applicants should have experience working within a diagnostic laboratory environment and be confident in troubleshooting and resolving quality control and technical issues.

Knowledge of ISO 15189 standards, Health & Safety requirements, audit processes, and training and education techniques is desirable. As part of a University Hospital, where staff training and development is a key Trust objective, you will receive support for your professional development and be encouraged to contribute to the training and development of others.

• To contribute to the provision of a high quality, accurate and timely diagnostic Immunology Service.

• To assist with the training, instruction and supervision of trainee BMSs and MLAs within the Department.

• To assist senior staff within the Department maintain and develop the service in line with departmental objectives.

• Undertake day to day sample processing and authorisation of clinical results as competency is attained in order to maintain agreed KPI's

• To help maintain our full UKAS accreditation the successful candidate will be involved in QMS activities.

• The role involves but is not limited to the following:

• Use of automated ELISA and slide processing equipment

• Maintenance of equipment.

• Service development inclusive of quality management activities and projects.

• Effective communication and team working.

• Experience of using our current equipment and manual immunological techniques, Q-Pulse and/or Winpath would be an advantage but full training will be given.

Closing date of applications: 1 November 2026

Date of interview: 13 November 2026

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.

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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

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

This advert closes on Sunday 1 Nov 2026

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