Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Band 6 Biomedical Scientist with UK experience to join our Microbiology Department. We are part of a modern laboratory within the newly formed Derbyshire Pathology 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.
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.
Main duties of the job
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 MLAs 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. Proactive individuals, with drive and dedication will excel in this post.
Closing date: 12 June 2025
Interview date: 01 & 02 July 2025
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.

Details
Date posted
30 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
xc2xa337,338 to xc2xa344,962 a year pro rata pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
320-CDCS-BUR-3652
Job locations
Queen's Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton-upon-Trent
DE13 0RB
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Attained the Institute of Biomedical sciences specialist Diploma or has demonstrable specific experience within a routine Pathology service laboratory
• HCPC registration

Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrable post HCPC registration laboratory experience
• Specialist level knowledge in a NHS bacteriology laboratory

Desirable

• Participation in on-call
• Experience in Parasitology
• Experience in Mycology
• Participates in Continual Professional Development (CPD)

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of professional development attending both internal and external courses as appropriate to maintain an up to date knowledge of issues relating to Biomedical sciences
• An understanding of good laboratory practice and laboratory health and safety

Skills
Essential

• To communicate risk and quality control issues to senior staff in order to meet the quality objectives of the section
• Can carry out basic troubleshooting on procedures and equipment

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Attained the Institute of Biomedical sciences specialist Diploma or has demonstrable specific experience within a routine Pathology service laboratory
• HCPC registration

Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrable post HCPC registration laboratory experience
• Specialist level knowledge in a NHS bacteriology laboratory

Desirable

• Participation in on-call
• Experience in Parasitology
• Experience in Mycology
• Participates in Continual Professional Development (CPD)

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of professional development attending both internal and external courses as appropriate to maintain an up to date knowledge of issues relating to Biomedical sciences
• An understanding of good laboratory practice and laboratory health and safety

Skills
Essential

• To communicate risk and quality control issues to senior staff in order to meet the quality objectives of the section
• Can carry out basic troubleshooting on procedures and equipment