Biomedical Scientist | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,970 - £36,483 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 July 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7300766/430-CC25-186A |
Summary
Biomedical Scientist
Department: Pathology - Haematology & Blood Transfusion
Band 5: £29,970 - £36,483 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 Blood Science (Haematology and Blood Transfusion) team. You will be part of a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who deliver a high-quality service that is patient requirements. Awareness of the requirements for compliance with the ISO 15189 standard is a key requirement for this role. 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. We are looking for a competent and versatile person with an absolute attention to detail. The successful candidate must be HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist.
The successful candidate would be working in Haematology and Blood
Transfusion laboratories. In Haematology, analysers consist of a Sysmex XN9000 track, Werfen ACL TOP550, Vesmatic Cube 30, Bio Rad Variant II and Cepheid GeneXpert. In Blood Transfusion, equipment consists of Ortho visions and also a manual workstation.
This is band 5 post, after a period of training and competency, the candidate will be required to take part in the 24/7 service.
Interview date: 25.07.2025
• To provide a high quality, responsive and comprehensive Haematology and Blood transfusion service for the trust and its users.
• To work as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists and support workers, using knowledge and expertise to assist in the provision of all aspects of a Haematology and Blood transfusion service.
• Have knowledge and experience of ISO 15189 standards and quality management systems.
• To work with the laboratory management and technical team to ensure compliance with regulatory standards including those of ISO 15189.
• Help the Haematology and Blood transfusion team to meet departmental and trust KPI’s.
• To work in accordance with trust health and safety policy and departmental policies to deliver a safe, high-quality service for its users.
• Tocomply with clinical governance and risk management policies and ensure all mandatory training is completed in accordance with the trust guidelines.
• Assistwith training and education activity.
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"80% of this group reported that their managers actively encourage them at work, supporting a team working environment"(NHS Staff Survey 2024).
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.
Patient & user satisfaction:
• To provide a high quality, efficient and effective Haematology and Blood transfusion service that is delivered in accordance with ISO 15189 standards for medical laboratories.
Training & education:
• Promote and maintain a high standard of education and training ensuring staff training, education and competency meets requirements of BS EN ISO 15189 (sections 5.1.5-5.1.6) and the IBMS.
Service development:
• Implementation of equipment and supplies.
Financial & physical resource:
• Efficientuse of resources within the department and maintenance of appropriate supplies to ensure service continuity.
Human Resources:
• Adhere to all trust and departmental policies.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Jul 2025