Biomedical Scientist
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Job summary
We are part of a modern laboratory within the newly formed Derbyshire Pathology joint venture for Derby and Chesterfield labs which are both accredited to ISO 15189.
The department performs bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, serology, molecular testing and operates an extended working day.
This is an opportunity to join a friendly well motivated team and we would encourage you to contact us to discuss the post further.
Key Requirements of the role:
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- All internal staff with an appropriate accredited degree and completed registration portfolio
- Experience of microbiology
- Flexibility in your approach as there is the requirement to work out of hours and weekends
Main duties of the job
Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology
The newly created Derbyshire Pathology serves both the Royal Derby Hospital Pathology, Burton Hospital (from Sep 2021) and Chesterfield Royal Hospital Pathology Services and is hosted by University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation.
If you are a prospective BMS and would relish a new challenge, then we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting time to join us as you will play a pivotal role in our newly formed service whilst putting your technical skills in practice.
You will be working as part of the Derbyshire Pathology Service based in the Microbiology Laboratory across sites.
Closing date of applications: 08th May 2023
Interview date: 22nd May 2023
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:
- Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
- We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust - over 3,300 per week
- An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day - 6th largest in the country
- Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
- We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
- We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
- We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day
Details
Date posted
04 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£27,055 to £32,934 a year pa /pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
320-CDCS-2384
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer's website
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