Specialist Biomedical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Job share
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 11/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for an experienced Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Microbiology Department at Chesterfield, part of Derbyshire Pathology. The department handles bacteriology, parasitology, serology, and molecular testing, operating an extended working day and 24-hour on-call service. The successful candidate will undertake daily sample processing and analytical clinical investigations, supervise Band 5 Biomedical Scientists, and participate in staff training and on-call duties. Familiarity with ISO 15189 standards, Health & Safety, audit, and training techniques is essential.
Essential criteria
- Attained the Institute of Biomedical sciences specialist Diploma or has demonstrable specific experience within a routine Pathology service laboratory
- Accredited degree or equivalent and HCPC state registration
Desirable criteria
- Working towards an MSc in Biomedical sciences and the higher specialist Diploma in Biomedical Sciences
- Participates in the Institute of Biomedical sciences Continual Professional Development (CPD) scheme
- Knowledge & Experience
- Fully conversance and competent in the use of the laboratory computer, PCs and VDUs
- Able to use a variety of statistical and analytical procedures and testing equipment
- Evidence of professional development attending both internal and external courses as appropriate to maintain an up to date knowledge of issues relating to Biomedical sciences
- An understanding of good laboratory practice and laboratory health and safety
- Evidence of professional development attending both internal and external courses as appropriate to maintain an up to date knowledge of issues relating to Biomedical sciences
- An understanding of good laboratory practice and laboratory health and safety
- Communication
- To communicate risk and quality control issues to senior staff in order to meet the quality objectives of the section
- Can carry out basic troubleshooting on procedures and equipment
- Can carry out or make basic recommendations of additional testing based on initial investigations
- Is aware the pitfalls, interferences and suitability of investigations
- Education, Training and Qualifications
- Attained the Institute of Biomedical sciences specialist Diploma or has demonstrable specific experience within a routine Pathology service laboratory
- Accredited degree or equivalent and HCPC state registration
- Working towards an MSc in Biomedical sciences and the higher specialist Diploma in Biomedical Sciences
- Participates in the Institute of Biomedical sciences Continual Professional Development (CPD) scheme
- Knowledge & Experience
- Fully conversance and competent in the use of the laboratory computer, PCs and VDUs
- Able to use a variety of statistical and analytical procedures and testing equipment
- Evidence of professional development attending both internal and external courses as appropriate to maintain an up to date knowledge of issues relating to Biomedical sciences
- An understanding of good laboratory practice and laboratory health and safety
- Evidence of professional development attending both internal and external courses as appropriate to maintain an up to date knowledge of issues relating to Biomedical sciences
- An understanding of good laboratory practice and laboratory health and safety
- Communication
- To communicate risk and quality control issues to senior staff in order to meet the quality objectives of the section
- Can carry out basic troubleshooting on procedures and equipment
- Can carry out or make basic recommendations of additional testing based on initial investigations
- Is aware the pitfalls, interferences and suitability of investigations
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 2d ago · Closes in 13d
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Job summary
We are seeking a motivated, experienced Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist with previous NHS experience to join our Microbiology Department at Chesterfield as part of Derbyshire Pathology, a 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 and 24 hour on call service.
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.
Main duties of the job
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 support staff within their work area.
To engage in training of staff. To fully participate in on-call, out of hours 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. P
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