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Job Title
Band 5 Microbiology Biomedical Scientist
Job Overview
At University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, patients are at the centre of all we do. We are part of a modern laboratory within Derbyshire Pathology, a joint venture for Derby, Burton and Chesterfield, and this post may require cross-site working.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake day-to-day sample processing and analytical clinical investigations for Microbiology to the agreed standard of timeliness and quality.
- Supervise MLAs within their work area.
- Engage in training of staff.
- Fully participate in on-call and weekend duties.
- Familiarise and understand ISO 15189 standards, Health & Safety requirements, audit, and training/education techniques.
- Experience of utilising transformation methodologies to drive change and improve service delivery is desirable.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- IBMS Specialist portfolio or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- 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
Skills:
- IT skills and keyboard skills
- Ability to apply knowledge to laboratory problems
- Good judgement and ability to problem solve
Essential:
- Knowledge of UKAS, HSE, and quality systems in a diagnostic laboratory
- Participates in continuous professional development
- Knowledge of laboratory health and safety
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Job Details
- Closing date of applications: 22 October 2026
- Interview date: 3 November 2026
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
About Us
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.
Benefits
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- Ongoing 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
Job Locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Application Process
Please see the attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply, please click on the link to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
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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 the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK
Employer Details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.
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