About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HCPC-registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Biochemistry team within Derbyshire Pathology, based at Queen's Hospital Burton. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our laboratory in a permanent part-time or full-time role.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientists, and consideration will also be given to suitably qualified candidates for a Band 5 or Trainee Band 6 position, depending on experience and progress towards completion of the Specialist Portfolio.
Working within our busy Biochemistry department, you will play an important role in delivering a high-quality diagnostic service. A commitment to technical excellence, strong attention to detail, and a professional approach are essential for success in this role.
Our modern laboratory facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including the Roche Cobas 8100 automated workflow system, along with Roche ISE, c702 and e801 analysers, supporting a comprehensive and efficient diagnostic service.
The post will be primarily based at Queen's Hospital Burton; however, flexibility to work across both Burton and Derby sites will be required to meet service needs.
The role is currently funded for 31 hours per week, although there is potential for the post to be increased to 37.5 hours per week for the successful candidate if desired.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be trained and competency assessed to join the 24/7 shift system; carrying out night, late, early, weekend and bank holiday shifts.
Experience and/or ability to work autonomously for long periods of time at varying start and finish times is essential. In the absence of experience, a commitment to proactively work towards this and an awareness of the requirements is needed.
Key elements of the role involve undertaking day to day sample processing and authorisation of clinical results in order to maintain agreed KPI's and the supervision of support staff.
In addition, they will be involved in service development including quality management activities and various projects, so an aptitude with Microsoft Office programs is preferable. Experience of using Q-Pulse/Ideagen and WinPath would be an advantage
Closing date of applications: 11 August 2026
Interview date: 25 August 2026
due to a high volume of applications, the vacancy may close early.
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, 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 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.
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
IBMS accredited degree in biomedical sciences or equivalent. IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry or working towards
Desirable
Working towards MSc or higher specialist diploma in biomedical sciences Participates in the Institute of Biomedical sciences Continual Professional Development (CPD) scheme
Registration Essential
HCPC Registered
Experience Essential
Significant experience post HCPC registration working in an NHS pathology laboratory Experience of fully automated techniques
Desirable
Experience with Roche equipment Experience of Winpath/ Infinity Experience of troubleshooting complex laboratory technical equipment
Other Essential
Awareness of different techniques used in biochemistry
Desirable
Ability to communicate complex results
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).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queen's Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton Upon Trent
DE13 0RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)