Job summary
We are looking for a HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist with a Specialist Portfolio in Haematology and 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 and 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 and 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

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 and Orthopaedic outpatients department in England, an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A and 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.

Details
Date posted: 28 October 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

Person Specification
Registration

• Essential: HCPC registered

Qualifications

• Essential: IBMS accredited BSc in biomedical sciences or equivalent
• Essential: IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology and 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
• Essential: Demonstrable experience post HCPC registration working in a UK Blood Transfusion laboratory
• Essential: Extensive Blood Film Morphology experience and be able to report complex films independently
• Essential: Experience of fully automated Haematology and Blood Transfusion analysers
• Desirable: Experience with Current Equipment
• Desirable: 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.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Blood Sciences Service manager, Jennifer Cooper, jennifer.cooper24@nhs.net, 01246512242

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