Biomedical Scientist - Haematology | Permanent Opportunity | Milton Keynes

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Biomedical Scientist in Haematology at a prestigious healthcare provider in Milton Keynes. This permanent role promises excellent career progression and a competitive salary, alongside a variety of employee benefits. Join a highly respected laboratory environment where you will perform critical haematology investigations, ensuring high standards of patient care and contributing to ongoing service improvements. With a strong focus on teamwork and quality, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of healthcare.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical healthcare

33 days annual leave

Season ticket travel loan

Retail and service discounts

Career progression pathways

Funded education opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with experience in Haematology.
• Strong technical skills in blood counts and coagulation studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of Haematology investigations and analyze results.
• Maintain automated haematology analysers and assist in quality control.

Skills

Haematology investigations

Blood counts

Coagulation testing

Blood film morphology

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Quality control and assurance

Education

HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist

Post-registration experience in UKAS-accredited laboratory

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Biomedical Scientist - Haematology | Permanent Opportunity | Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

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Client:

Hunter AHP

Location:

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Biomedical Scientist – Haematology

Location: Milton Keynes
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including 1 in 4 Saturdays on a rota basis)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Biomedical Scientist to join a well-established Haematology Department within a prestigious private healthcare provider in Milton Keynes. This permanent role offers excellent career progression, a competitive salary, and a wide range of employee benefits in a highly respected laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform a full range of Haematology investigations, including blood counts, coagulation testing, blood film morphology, and specialist haematology procedures.

Analyse and interpret laboratory results accurately, ensuring a high standard of patient care.

Operate and maintain a variety of automated haematology analysers after competency-based training.

Participate in internal quality control (IQC) and external quality assurance (EQA) schemes.

Assist in stock control, method development, and validation of new testing equipment.

Adhere to laboratory policies, procedures, and UKAS ISO 15189 standards.

Support senior biomedical scientists with day-to-day laboratory operations and contribute to ongoing service improvements.

Requirements:

HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (Haematology discipline).

Demonstrable post-registration experience in a UKAS-accredited Haematology laboratory.

Strong technical skills in full blood counts, coagulation studies, blood film examination, and specialist testing.

Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and patient data entry.

Team-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high-quality laboratory standards and improving patient outcomes.

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Initially core hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), transitioning to a 24/7 rota once competencies are signed off.

Initial contract duration of 3 months, with strong potential for extension based on performance and service needs.

Contributory pension scheme (up to 20% total contribution).

Private medical healthcare.

33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).

Season ticket travel loan, plus a range of family-friendly benefits.

Access to a variety of retail and service discounts.

Clear career progression pathways and funded education opportunities.

This opportunity is in high demand!
Contact Raihan today at 020 3475 4858 or email [emailprotected] , or apply now!

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