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Biomedical Scientist

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes

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GBP 29,000 - 37,000

Full time

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Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital is seeking a proactive Biomedical Scientist for its Cellular Pathology team. The successful candidate will perform routine tasks and specialist duties, ensuring adherence to ISO 15189 standards while delivering excellent patient care. This full-time position offers a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Free on-site parking
Free tea and coffee
Flexible working opportunities
Discounted gym membership
Lease car scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
On-site nursery (chargeable)
Extensive health and well-being programme

Qualifications

  • Must be HCPC registered.
  • Possess a BSc in an appropriate discipline.
  • Strong technical and troubleshooting skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in routine and specialist duties to enable lab service delivery.
  • Assist with training and education activity.
  • Work according to Trust health and safety policy.

Skills

Technical skills
Troubleshooting skills
Communication

Education

BSc in an appropriate discipline
HCPC registration

Job description

Department: Cellular Pathology

Band 5: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum

Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

The Cellular Pathology department is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, proactive and experiences individual to take up the post of Biomedical Scientist in our professional and friendly team.

The individual will be a key member of the Cellular Pathology team participating in routine and specialist duties that enable the day-to-day operational delivery of the Cellular Pathology laboratory service.

Suitable candidates must be HCPC registered and possess a BSc in an appropriate discipline. The successful candidate will be a professional with strong technical and troubleshooting skills and the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with staff at all levels. The suitable candidate will work as part of a team of scientific and support staff to deliver a diagnostic service that meets accreditation and regulatory requirements to deliver effective patient care.

For more information, please contact Amanda Brice, Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager or Marie Delaney, Chief BMD/Operational Manager on 01908 995820.

Interview date: 10.07.2025

  • To provide a high quality, responsive and comprehensive Cellular Pathology service for the Trust and its users. To work as part of a team, using specialist knowledge and expertise to assist in the provision of all aspects of a Cellular Pathology service. To work accordance with Trust health and safety policy as well as departmental policies. Assist with training and education activity.
  • The candidate must have knowledge and experience of ISO 15189 standards and quality management systems.

"We Care We Communicate We Collaborate We Contribute"

"Professional, scientific colleagues feel their roles positively impact patients and service users" (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

Benefits

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

  • Free on-site parking
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Great flexible working opportunities
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Lease car scheme
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme
  • On site nursery (chargeable)
  • Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Amanda Brice Job title: Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager Email address: amanda.brice@mkuh.nhs.uk
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