Biomedical Scientist / Specialist Biomedical Scientist
LocationPalterton, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/11/2026
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Occupation Type
Biochemists and biomedical scientists
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£45,900
(£23.54 per hour)
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Description
We are seeking a motivated Band 6 Biomedical Scientist with previous NHS experience to join our Microbiology Department at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. 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.
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 MAs 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 of applications: 24 March 2026
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.
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 MAs 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 of applications: 24 March 2026
Interview date: 7 April 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
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
- 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.