Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Cytology Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Science Assistant to work at UHDB based at the Royal Derby Hospital.
The ability to work in a team is crucial as well as being able to work accurately and independently.
Main duties of the job
The post involves:

• Specimen receipt and processing using automated systems,
• HPV testing,
• Entering patient details and requested tests into the pathology computer system
• Slide filing,
• Laboratory duties
• Handling general telephone enquiries

Closing date of applications: 07 January 2026
Interview date: 21 January 2026
If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application.
Please be aware that there is no guarantee that you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approval before applying as you are applying or a Secondment.
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
24 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
320-CDCS-3918
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ level 2 or a minimum of six months on the job training

Desirable

• GCSE Biology grade C or above
• GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above
• GCSE English grade C or above

Knowledge
Essential

• Health & Safety awareness

IT Knowlege
Essential

• IT literate / good keyboard skills

Experience
Essential

• Experience of data entry
• Familiarisation with hospitals and patient information

Desirable

• Laboratory experience

Skills
Essential

• Customer service skills ie handling complaints

Desirable

• Good attention to detail
• Evidence of escalating issues to senior team

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ level 2 or a minimum of six months on the job training

Desirable

• GCSE Biology grade C or above
• GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above
• GCSE English grade C or above

Knowledge
Essential

• Health & Safety awareness

IT Knowlege
Essential

• IT literate / good keyboard skills

Experience
Essential

• Experience of data entry
• Familiarisation with hospitals and patient information

Desirable

• Laboratory experience

Skills
Essential

• Customer service skills ie handling complaints

Desirable

• Good attention to detail
• Evidence of escalating issues to senior team

Skills Required