Job summary

We are looking for a HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist with a Specialist Portfolio in Haematology & Transfusion or equivalent to join us at the Derby site of Derbyshire Pathology in a full-time, permanent role. Consideration will also be given to candidates within 12 months of completion of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio.You would be based in the busy Haematology & Blood Transfusion sections of the laboratory helping to deliver technical excellence with enthusiasm, attention to detail and a professional, can-do attitude.

24/7 shift working is an essential requirement of this post.

We are inviting applications from candidates who are highly motivated and proactive to join a friendly and well-motivated team. We would encourage you to contact us to discuss the post further.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake the day to day sample processing and analytical clinical investigations for Haematology and Blood Transfusion to the agreed standard of timeliness and quality
• Supervise Band 5 Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners within their work area
• To maintain and operate all equipment in the laboratory to the desired standards of safety, cleanliness and performance
• To engage in training and competency assessment of staff and perform annual staff appraisals

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. Proactive individuals, with drive and dedication will excel in this post.

Closing date of applications: 8 November 2026

Interview date: 20 November 2026

Details

• Date posted: 28 October 2026
• Closing date: 08 November 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata pa
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 320-CDCS-4462
• Job locations: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield, S44 5BL, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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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

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

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• HCPC registered

Qualifications

Essential

• IBMS accredited BSc in biomedical sciences or equivalent
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology & Transfusion (or equivalent) or working toward completion of the qualification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable experience post HCPC registration working in a UK clinical Haematology laboratory
• Demonstrable experience post HCPC registration working in a UK Blood Transfusion laboratory
• Extensive Blood Film Morphologyexperience and be able to report complex films independently
• Experience of fully automated Haematology and Blood Transfusion analysers

Desirable

• Experience with Current Equipment
• Experience of QMS Activities and awareness of UKAS/ISO15189

Other

Essential

• Participation in a 24/7 service inclusive of nights

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per 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.

Employer details

• Employer name: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield, S44 5BL, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/