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 leading healthcare institution in Milton Keynes is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Blood Sciences team. You will perform complex analytical investigations, supervise junior staff, and maintain high-quality standards within the Chemical Pathology department. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in biomedical science and be registered with the HCPC. This role offers flexible working and the opportunity to contribute to impactful patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Biomedical Scientist in a Chemistry Laboratory.
• Must hold honours degree in biomedical science.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Perform and validate complex analytical investigations on blood and biological materials.
• Maintain competence across analytical platforms and quality assurance standards.
• Contribute to training and supervision of junior staff and method development.

Skills

Complex analytical investigations

Quality assurance standards

Training and supervision of staff

Education

Honours degree in biomedical science

Registered with HCPC

Job description

Overview

Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Department: Blood Sciences
Band 6 £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

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

You 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintaining competence across all analytical platforms, troubleshooting instrumentation, upholding quality assurance standards, and participating in internal and external quality schemes.
• You will 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.
• You 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.
• You will undertake responsibilities within the Chemical Pathology department to meet all required national and Trust standards.

Working Relationships

• To practice speciality within a managed environment.
• To work both alone and as part of a departmental team.

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.

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.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Nov 2025.