Job summary
We are seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist in the Immunology department. You will join our enthusiastic team in the Blood Sciences department of Derbyshire Pathology.

Derbyshire Pathology is a partnership between the Pathology departments of Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts and University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, providing a wide range of biochemical services for both Trusts and Derbyshire and Staffordshire GP's, serving a population of over 1 million. We have a fully integrated blood sciences service which includes automated laboratories, specialist biochemistry with tandem mass facilities and haematology, immunology and POCT sections.

Main duties of the job
As the successful candidate, you will be HCPC state registered as a biomedical scientist specialist in immunology

The post offers excellent career development opportunities, and you will be a key member of the blood sciences team. There will be opportunities to develop expertise in and to contribute to the department's audit, development, IT, research and teaching programmes.
To provide advanced Biomedical Science technical support within a section by providing training, advice, technical development, troubleshooting and supervision.
To supervise and coordinate validation and verification as and when required.
Day to day management of staffing and operational duties within the Immunology section.
To oversee stock control and ordering of reagents and consumables in all sections in Immunology.
Oversee training to BMS and all grades of support staff, updating training documents, and ensuring training is undertaken according to the training policy and training programmes of the department to maintain IBMS training approval and UKAS standards.
To work cross site with the other seniors to support with harmonisation for best patient outcomes. Working on the other sites (Cross site working) may be required

Closing date of applications: 18 August 2026
Interview date: 1 September 2026

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• An MSc in Biomedical Sciences degree (or working towards an MSc), or Fellowship of the IBMS or equivalent experience
• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Specialist portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry or equivalent qualification or experience

Desirable

• Studying for or willingness to study for a Management course
• Membership of professional body such as IBMS

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience working as a Band 6 in a immunology Laboratory
• Is able to actively participate in the development of new methods and the commissioning of new equipment for the department.
• Experience of Pathology QMS and UKAS accreditation assessments
• Experience of some level of staff management with formal training

Desirable

• Experience working as a Band 7 BMS in a Immunology laboratory
• Experience of using complex immunology analytical platforms
• Human Resource management experience and skills

Communications and interpersonal skills
Essential

• Able to understand and communicate complex issues and concepts with colleagues
• Organise the training and instruction of other staff.
• Meet and negotiate with suppliers regarding new and existing goods and services

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.