University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
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We are seeking a motivated Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist with previous NHS experience to join our Microbiology Department at Chesterfield as part of Derbyshire Pathology, a joint venture for Derby and Chesterfield laboratories which are both accredited to ISO 15189.
The department performs bacteriology, parasitology, serology, molecular testing and operates an extended working day and 24 hour on call service.
If you are an experienced Biomedical Scientist and would relish a new challenge, then we would love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to become part of a diverse team.
We’re looking for a passionate and committed individual who shares our values and want to invest in continuously to improve and transform our services.
Responsibilities
- To undertake the day to day sample processing and analytical clinical investigations for Microbiology to the agreed standard of timeliness and quality.
- Supervise Band 5 Biomedical Scientists and support staff within their work area.
- To engage in training of staff.
- To fully participate in on-call and weekend duties.
- Familiarisation and understanding of ISO 15189 standards, Health & Safety requirements; audit and training/education techniques is essential.
- Experience of utilising transformation methodologies to drive change and improve service delivery is also desirable.
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- Proactive individuals, with drive and dedication will excel in this post.
- Participation in on-call.
Additional Information
- Closing date of applications: 16 August 2026
- Interview date: 28 August 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, gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
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Key Facts
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest 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.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Michael Collins
- Job title: Specialist Technical Manager Bacteriology
- Email address: michaelcollins3@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01246 512270
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