Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital is seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join its Chemical Pathology team. This role involves delivering high-quality diagnostic services, compliance with ISO standards, and contributing to continuous service improvement. The position offers great support, a flexible working environment, and various benefits together with the chance to be part of a dedicated healthcare team.

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

Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• Competent and versatile with absolute attention to detail.
• Knowledge of ISO 15189 standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver diagnostic services analysing and reporting on blood and various materials.
• Support a 24/7 laboratory service working on a 7-day roster.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Compliance knowledge

Biomedical analysis

Education

Biomedical Science degree

Job description

Department: Blood Sciences - Chemical Pathology

Band 6: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum

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

An opportunity has arisen within this busy Pathology service to join the Chemical Pathology team. You will be part of a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who deliver a high-quality service that is responsive to patient requirements.

We are looking for a competent and versatile person with an absolute attention to details. Awareness of the requirements for compliance with

the ISO 15189 standards is a key requirement for this role. You will support the laboratory 24/7 service, working a rostered 7 day working pattern. We look to continually improve our services for our patients and are therefore looking for staff with the right attitude who will work with us to achieve this.

For further information, please contact Furzana Malik, Biochemistry Operational Manager at [e-mail] or 01908 995831.

Interview date: 22.07.2025

Pathology and Blood Sciences have had major investment in a new equipment and refurbishment with the implementation of a Beckman Power Express track (2016), running 2x AU5800 Biochemistry analysers and 2x DXI800 Immunoassay analysers (2016). We have also improved our protein electrophoresis laboratory with the implementation of a Capillarys 2 for the identification and quantitation of specific proteins.

We are committed to the quality of service we provide our patients and users and have been awarded ISO 15189 accreditation for Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion repertories. The laboratory is IOS 15189 accredited and is an IBMS training laboratory.

• The post holder will be part of a team of Biomedical Scientists delivering a diagnostic service analysing and reporting on blood, urine, faeces and other materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital.
• The post holder will undertake their responsibilities within the Chemical Pathology department to meet all required national and Trust standards.
  
  

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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: Furzana Malik Job title: Biochemistry Operational Manager Email address: [e-mail]