Specialist Biomedical Scientist

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join their Blood Science team in Milton Keynes. This role involves performing complex analytical investigations and ensuring timely reporting of results to support patient diagnosis. Ideal candidates should possess an IBMS Accredited BSc (Hons) and HCPC registration. This position offers a competitive annual salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580.

Qualifications

• Must hold honours degree in biomedical science.
• Experience as a BMS in chemical pathology laboratory.
• Participation in out of hours service.

Responsibilities

• Perform and validate complex analytical investigations on blood and other biological materials.
• Historically maintain competence across all analytical platforms and troubleshoot instrumentation.
• Contribute to the training and supervision of junior staff.

Skills

Effective team worker

Ability to operate, maintain and calibrate complex equipment

Good communication skills

Education

IBMS Accredited BSc (Hons)

HCPC State Registration

Job description

Go back Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 24 November 2025

An opportunity has arisen within this busy Pathology service to join the Blood Science (Chemical Pathology) team for 10 Months fixed term. Do you have experience working as a Biomedical Scientist in a Chemistry Laboratory? Would you like to join a hardworking, caring and collaborative team?

The post holder will work as part of a dedicated team of Biomedical Scientists within the Chemical Pathology department, delivering a high-quality, efficient and responsive diagnostic service in line with MKUH values of We Care, We Communicate, We Collaborate and We Contribute. Responsibilities include performing and validating complex analytical investigations on blood and other biological materials, ensuring accuracy, reliability and timely reporting of results to support patient diagnosis and treatment.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 27th November 2025. The vacancy may close once sufficient applicants have been received.

For further information contact Sanjiv Sawock ([e-mail]), Chemical Pathology Operational Manager 01908 995831 or Telephone the laboratory and ask to speak to a Senior 01908 955761

Main duties of the job

- NHS Survey, 2024 This team is supported in personal development and 75.5% can access the right learning and development opportunities when needed.

The successful candidate will maintain competence across all analytical platforms, troubleshoot instrumentation, uphold quality assurance standards, and participate in internal and external quality schemes.

They will also contribute to the training and supervision of junior staff, assist with method development and service improvement, and work flexibly as part of the 24/7 service to ensure continuity of patient care in accordance with Trust and national standards.

We have committed leadership who engage our staff, listen to innovative ideas, and involve our people in the challenges and improvements that our organisation faces. Continuing professional and personal development is encouraged and supported. The laboratory is also an IBMS training laboratory.

About us

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting‑edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state‑of‑the‑art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24‑bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Job responsibilities

Working Relationships:

To practice speciality within a managed environment.

To work both alone and as part of a departmental team.

To attend departmental, directorate and other meetings as required.

To attend specialist external training and educational courses when required, i.e. advanced instrument troubleshooting and repair etc.

Knowledge and Experience:

Must hold honours degree in biomedical science.

Must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a practitioner in biomedical science.

Must have experience in the role of Biomedical Scientist in Chemical Pathology or Blood Sciences.

Biomedical Scientists who have been registered by Completion of the Certificate of Competence Registration Portfolio must complete the Specialist Portfolio within a minimum period of 2 years to demonstrate the knowledge and to evidence the required competencies.

Main Responsibilities:

To operate in a professional manner in compliance with the professional codes of conduct (IBMS).

To organise daily duties in the provision of a quality service.

To prioritise the individuals specialist workload.

To use experience, knowledge and judgement to make decisions on laboratory results. To interpret complex multifactorial results and take appropriate actions in line with laboratory and National policies and procedures. E.g. Authorisation of results, ordering relevant follow‑up procedures, adding technical and approved clinically relevant comments, referring results for clinical interpretation or opinion, proactively informing a clinician of clinically significant results.

To perform advanced maintenance and troubleshooting of all instruments within the department, utilising experience and judgement to effect repairs thus maintaining the operational effectiveness of the department.

To perform basic troubleshooting of relevant Blood Gas point‑of‑care testing analysers sited outside the department, utilising experience and judgement to effect repairs thus maintaining the operational effectiveness of the devices within the trust.

Perform specialist analysis in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures.

To undertake technical validation of the results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory quality procedures and protocols.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• Knowledge of Health and Safety considerations
• IBMS Accredited BSc (Hons)
• HCPC State Registration
• Evidence of relevant continued professional development.
• Understanding of Quality Assurance.
• Understanding of QMS and accreditation standards (ISO 15189)

Experience

• Experience as a BMS in chemical pathology laboratory
• Understanding of Quality Assurance.
• Participation in out of hours service.
• Participation in the evaluation of new analysers/ analyses.
• Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Awareness of wider NHS/Pathology initiatives

Skills

• Effective team worker
• Sound understanding of H&S legislation and requirements
• Ability to operate, maintain and calibrate complex equipment
• Ability to work accurately at a rate of output appropriate to a diagnostic laboratory

Personal and people development

• Ability to work on own and as part of a team.
• Experience of planning and implementing training of other staff
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible approach
• IT literate
• Forward thinking

Communication

• Good communication skills including a clear command of written and spoken English.

Specific requirements

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
• Ability to work under pressure individually or as part of a team and to adhere to analytical turnaround times and manage conflicting demands.
• Ability to work unsocial hours as a lone worker as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum, pro rata