Biomedical Scientist - Haematology/Blood Transfusion
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, DE22 3NE
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
Biomedical Scientist (Band 5)Haematology/Blood Transfusion Based at the Royal Derby Hospital/Queens Hospital Burton site We are inviting applications ...
The Royal Derby Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratories are well equipped and currently include tracked Sysmex FBC analysers, Starrsed ESR, Sysmex coagulation, Beckman Coulter Flow Cytometry, Biorad Variantand Biorad HbA1c analysers and Biorad IH1000's in Blood Bank.The successful candidate will be expected:
- To undertake specialist clinical technical work for any given area within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion sections of the laboratory service.
- To assist senior staff within the departments maintain and develop the service in line with departmental objectives.
- To assist with the training, instruction and supervision of trainee BMSs, APs and MLAs within the department.
- To help maintain our full UKAS accreditation (ISO 15189) the successful candidate will be involved in service development including verification of equipment, auditing, and reviewing of documents.
- To participate in 24/7 shift systems
Closing date of applications: 08th September 2026
Interview date: 22nd September 2026
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 & 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.
Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements:
Essential
- Accredited degree or equivalent and HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
Desirable
- Working towards Specialist Portfolio in Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of supervision of staff
- Current demonstrable Haematology laboratory experience and experience of use of Haematology analysers used on site - Sysmex FBC analysers, Starrsed ESR, Sysmex coagulation, Beckman Coulter Flow Cytometry, Biorad Variant and Biorad HbA1c analysers
- Current demonstrable Blood Transfusion laboratory experience and experience of use of Blood Transfusion analysers used on site - Biorad IH1000'
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Able to respond to a variety of enquiries, ranging in complexity, from users and patients.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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