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Job summary

Main area
Cytology
Grade
Band 5 / Band 5 Annex 21
Contract
Permanent: 2 Full time roles
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Some weekend and evening working will be required)
Job ref
320-CDCS-3541
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 Trainee BMS role will be on Annex 21 £27,362
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/03/2025 23:59
Interview date
08/04/2025

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Biomedical Scientist / Trainee Biomedical Scientist

Band 5 / Band 5 Annex 21

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.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

A great opportunity has arisen for 2 self-motivated and enthusiastic candidates to join our friendly team in Cytology, part of Derbyshire Pathology UHDB. This post is based at the Royal Derby Hospital.

We are looking for someone who has experience in Cytology to at least Healthcare Science Assistant level with an IBMS accredited BSc  in Biomedical Science, for a trainee role, or a qualified Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration.

Significant IT skills would be an advantage.

You will need to have good communication and keyboard skills, and the ability to work under pressure within our busy department. Our ideal candidate will be pro-active, keen to learn and work well within a team environment.

Candidates who hold the NHSCSP Certificate of Competence and are trained in Thinprep technology are positively encouraged to apply and an awareness of the NHSCSP and understanding of molecular testing would also be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

The main purpose of the role is to participate in  or to undertake a training programme be able to participate in  day-to-day workload of the Cytology laboratory . To participate in or  train to participate in reporting negative, high risk HPV primary screened tests and to microscopically screen and rapid review cervical cytology reflex slides. In addition you will be trained to participate in the day-to-day processing of non-gynae cytology samples and to support the BMS Team with the supervision of staff and workflow management to maintain an efficient Cytology service.

As a trainee you will be supported to complete an IBMS Certificate of Competence portfolio which will enable you to apply for HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.

We offer you the opportunity to develop your career as part of a committed and compassionate team seeking the best outcomes for our patients.

5 days per week - Monday to Friday initially. There will be a requirement, once trained, to work as part of an extended day / weekend rota.

Closing date of advert: 25 March 2025

Date of interview: 8 April 2025

 

Working for our organisation

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

Key Facts:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Batchelor of Science degree
  • IBMS Registration Portfolio
Desirable criteria
  • Cervical screening certificate of competence
  • Commenced IBMS Registration portfolio

Skills

Essential criteria
  • IT skills, data collection and presentation
  • Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
  • Problem solving skills
Desirable criteria
  • Trained to participate in Non-Gynae preparation

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Training and development experience
  • Understanding and experience of UKAS and H & S
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of ability to trouble shoot

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Susan Guy
Job title
Cytology Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 783547
Additional information

Waheeda Uddin - Laboratory Manager

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 01332 788411

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