Rotational Biomedical Scientist - Point of Care Testing
| Posting date: | 30 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 August 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7385031/430-CC25-284A |
Summary
A Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Rotational Biomedical Scientist - Point of Care Testing
Department: Pathology - Blood Science (POCT)
Band 5: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
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, are seeking an engaging & enthusiastic Biomedical Scientists to help support the service we provide to the wards & other clinical areas throughout the Trust, including community-based projects. Amongst other tasks the post holder will aid with the following:
• Manage200+ POCT devices throughout the Trust, ensuring they are regularly maintained, serviced and repaired when needed.
• Run control checks (IQC and EQA) as required and review results.
• Provide user training to clinical staff using the devices for patient testing.
• Carry out regular audits on the POCT services and equipment currently in use.
• Aid POCT in meeting ISO 15189 standards.
Pathology services operate 24/7 and as such there will be a need for contractual hours to be worked across a 7-day period.
Further details can be found in the job description but if you have further questions or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Phill Dickson, POCT Coordinator at phillip.dickson@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: 20.08.2025
Thisis a new role and will involve rotation through Point of Care Testing and Blood Sciences laboratories. There are therefore 2 elements to the job description, Part A as the Biomedical Scientist role in POCT & Part B – as the Biomedical Scientist role in Chemical Pathology.
It is envisaged that the rotation period will be 6 monthly, but this will be subject to service demands.
You will be part of a team delivering Point of Care Testing Services, maintaining devices, training staff in their use & providing the necessary support required to achieve the objectives of efficient & effective patient care, & effective resource management within the hospital. You will be expected to use their specialist knowledge to ensure that the quality of service provided by the department meets the highest possible standards. (Rotation A).
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. (Rotation B)
You will undertake their responsibilities within the Pathology department to meet all required national and Trust standards. They will be required towork both alone and as part of a departmental team. To attend departmental and other meetings as required and attend external training and educational courses when required, i.e. instrument troubleshooting and repair.
"We Care We Communicate We Collaborate We Contribute"
"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.
You will periodically rotate into the blood sciences laboratory. There they will assist in the delivery of a diagnostic service analysing blood, urine, faeces and other materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital. This includes taking part in out of hours work.
POCT Department (Rotation A):
• To organise and liaise with the rest of the Point of Care Team, daily duties, duties out of the Department, and cover for absences within the Team, and the organisation of own work patterns.
Chemical Pathology (Rotation B):
• To operate in a professional manner in compliance with the professional codes of conduct (IBMS).
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 Wednesday 13 Aug 2025
Rotational Biomedical Scientist - Point of Care Testing
Department: Pathology - Blood Science (POCT)
Band 5: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
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, are seeking an engaging & enthusiastic Biomedical Scientists to help support the service we provide to the wards & other clinical areas throughout the Trust, including community-based projects. Amongst other tasks the post holder will aid with the following:
• Manage200+ POCT devices throughout the Trust, ensuring they are regularly maintained, serviced and repaired when needed.
• Run control checks (IQC and EQA) as required and review results.
• Provide user training to clinical staff using the devices for patient testing.
• Carry out regular audits on the POCT services and equipment currently in use.
• Aid POCT in meeting ISO 15189 standards.
Pathology services operate 24/7 and as such there will be a need for contractual hours to be worked across a 7-day period.
Further details can be found in the job description but if you have further questions or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Phill Dickson, POCT Coordinator at phillip.dickson@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: 20.08.2025
Thisis a new role and will involve rotation through Point of Care Testing and Blood Sciences laboratories. There are therefore 2 elements to the job description, Part A as the Biomedical Scientist role in POCT & Part B – as the Biomedical Scientist role in Chemical Pathology.
It is envisaged that the rotation period will be 6 monthly, but this will be subject to service demands.
You will be part of a team delivering Point of Care Testing Services, maintaining devices, training staff in their use & providing the necessary support required to achieve the objectives of efficient & effective patient care, & effective resource management within the hospital. You will be expected to use their specialist knowledge to ensure that the quality of service provided by the department meets the highest possible standards. (Rotation A).
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. (Rotation B)
You will undertake their responsibilities within the Pathology department to meet all required national and Trust standards. They will be required towork both alone and as part of a departmental team. To attend departmental and other meetings as required and attend external training and educational courses when required, i.e. instrument troubleshooting and repair.
"We Care We Communicate We Collaborate We Contribute"
"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.
You will periodically rotate into the blood sciences laboratory. There they will assist in the delivery of a diagnostic service analysing blood, urine, faeces and other materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital. This includes taking part in out of hours work.
POCT Department (Rotation A):
• To organise and liaise with the rest of the Point of Care Team, daily duties, duties out of the Department, and cover for absences within the Team, and the organisation of own work patterns.
Chemical Pathology (Rotation B):
• To operate in a professional manner in compliance with the professional codes of conduct (IBMS).
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 Wednesday 13 Aug 2025