Specialist Biomedical Scientist | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	26 January 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£38,682 - £46,580 Per annum
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	25 February 2026
Location:	Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD
Company:	Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7762662/430-CC25-630A

Summary

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Department: Blood Sciences – Chemistry

Band 6

Hours: 37.5 per week



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?



The post holder 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 in line with MKUH values of We Care, We Communicate, We Collaborate and We Contribute. Responsibilities include 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.



The successful candidate will maintain competence across all analytical platforms, troubleshoot instrumentation, uphold quality assurance standards, and participate in internal and external quality schemes.



They will also contribute to the training and supervision of junior staff, assist with method development and service improvement, and participate in the 24/7 service to ensure continuity of patient care in accordance with Trust and national standards.





The vacancy may close once sufficient applicants have been received.



For further information contact Sanjiv Sawock (Sanjiv.Sawock@mkuh.nhs.uk), Chemical Pathology Operational Manager 01908 995831 or

Telephone the laboratory and ask to speak to a Senior 01908 955761



Interview date: Week commencing 16.02.2026

We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute



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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.



We have committed leadership who engage our staff, listen to innovative ideas, and involve our people in the challenges and improvements that our organisation faces. Continuing professional and personal development is encouraged and supported. The laboratory is also an IBMS training laboratory.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Working Relationships:



· To practice speciality within a managed environment.

· To work both alone and as part of a departmental team.

· To attend departmental, directorate and other meetings as required.

· To attend specialist external training and educational courses when required, i.e. advanced instrument troubleshooting and repair etc.



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.

· Must have experience in the role of Biomedical Scientist in Chemical Pathology or Blood Sciences.

· Biomedical Scientists who have been registered byCompletion of the Certificate of Competence Registration Portfolio must complete the Specialist Portfolio within a minimum period of 2 years to demonstrate the knowledge and to evidence the required competencies.



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.

· To prioritise the individual’s specialist workload.

· To use experience, knowledge and judgement to make decisions on laboratory results. To interpret complex multifactorial results and take appropriate actions in line with laboratory and National policies and procedures. E.g. Authorisation of results, ordering relevant follow up procedures, adding technical and approved clinically relevant comments, referring results for clinical interpretation or opinion, proactively informing a clinician of clinically significant results.

· To perform advanced maintenance and troubleshooting of all instruments within the department, utilising experience and judgement to effect repairs thus maintaining the operational effectiveness of the department.

· To perform basic troubleshooting of relevant Blood Gas point of care testing analysers sited outside the department, utilising experience and judgement to effect repairs thus maintaining the operational effectiveness of the devices within the trust.

· Perform specialist analysis in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures.

· To undertake technical validation of the results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory quality procedures and protocols.



Please refer to the job description for further details.


This advert closes on Monday 9 Feb 2026