Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Microbiology

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a HCPC-registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Microbiology laboratory team. The post requires a minimum of 3 years' post-registration experience in a UK clinical microbiology lab and IBMS Specialist Portfolio (or near completion).

The role involves working across bacteriology, serology, molecular, mycology and parasitology sections to deliver a high‑quality service.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required with post‑registration UK clinical microbiology experience.
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Medical Microbiology or nearing completion is expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver diagnostic Microbiology service across bacteriology, serology, molecular, mycology and parasitology sections.
• Prioritise workload and communicate with senior staff, clinicians and patients.
• Follow SOPs, participate in QA/QMS activities and maintain data protection standards.
• Undertake routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments.
• Provide 24‑hour laboratory cover as required, including shifts, weekends and on-call duties.

Skills

Instrument troubleshooting

Prioritisation of workload

Verbal and written communication

IT skills

Teamwork

Education

HCPC Registration

IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Medical Microbiology

Tools

CliniSys WinPath

QPulse

LIMS

Job description

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a HCPC-registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Microbiology laboratory team. The post requires a minimum of 3 years' post-registration experience in a UK clinical microbiology lab and IBMS Specialist Portfolio (or near completion).

The role involves working across bacteriology, serology, molecular, mycology and parasitology sections to deliver a high‑quality service.