Specialist Biomedical Scientist | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Milton Keynes seeks Specialist Biomedical Scientists for Point of Care Testing. Responsibilities include managing POCT devices, training staff, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality control and strong communication skills. Benefits include free parking, flexible working, and generous leave.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Generous annual leave

Staff health and well-being programs

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Control and Equipment Maintenance.
• Knowledge of ISO 15189 standards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain POCT devices across the Trust.
• Provide training to clinical staff on device use.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with POCT standards.

Skills

Managing POCT devices

User training

Conducting audits

Job description

Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Point of Care Testing

Department: Pathology - Blood Science (POCT)

Band 6: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata

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

The Point of Care Testing (POCT) Team, part of the Pathology Department at MKUH, is seeking two engaging and enthusiastic specialist biomedical scientists to support our services across wards, clinical areas, and community projects. Responsibilities include:

1. Managing 200+ POCT devices throughout the Trust, ensuring maintenance, servicing, and repairs.
2. Running control checks (IQC and EQA) and reviewing results.
3. Providing user training for clinical staff on device use.
4. Conducting regular audits of POCT services and equipment.
5. Supporting POCT in meeting ISO 15189 standards.

One position is fixed-term for 6 months, primarily to verify and implement POCT equipment for community and virtual ward use.

Further details are available in the attached job description. For questions or to arrange an informal visit, contact Phill Dickson, POCT Coordinator, at [e-mail].

Interview date: 22.08.2025

The role involves delivering POCT services, maintaining devices, training staff, and ensuring high standards of quality and compliance within the Pathology department. Responsibilities include attending meetings, external training, troubleshooting, and repair.

Our values: "We Care We Communicate We Collaborate We Contribute"

Staff report high management support and team working environment (NHS Staff Survey 2024).

At MKUH, staff are valued and rewarded with benefits such as:

• 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)
• Staff health and well-being programs

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a teaching hospital conducting research and teaching to improve patient care. The hospital is rated good by the CQC. Visit our website for updates.

Key responsibilities include organizing team duties, maintaining POCT analyzers, managing consumables, running internal quality controls, and ensuring device operation and reliability.

We promote diversity, equality, and inclusion, welcoming applications from all interested candidates. MKUH offers flexible working practices.

Vacancies may close early once sufficient applications are received. MKUH uses document verification technology and transfers employment data to the NHS ESR system in line with NHS procedures.

All employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms) are subject to a six-month probation, extendable to 12 months.

This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Aug 2025.