Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-CC25-189A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chemical Pathology (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/07/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 22/07/2025
Employer heading
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Band 6
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
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 refreshments
- 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.
Job overview
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Department: Blood Sciences - Chemical Pathology
Band 6: £37,338 - £44,962 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 Chemical Pathology team. You will be part of a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who deliver a high-quality service that is responsive to patient requirements.
We are looking for a competent and versatile person with an absolute attention to details. Awareness of the requirements for compliance with
the ISO 15189 standards is a key requirement for this role. You will support the laboratory 24/7 service, working a rostered 7 day working pattern. 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.
For further information, please contact Furzana Malik, Biochemistry Operational Manager at [email protected] or 01908 995831.
Interview date: 22.07.2025
Main duties of the job
Pathology and Blood Sciences have had major investment in a new equipment and refurbishment with the implementation of a Beckman Power Express track (2016), running 2x AU5800 Biochemistry analysers and 2x DXI800 Immunoassay analysers (2016). We have also improved our protein electrophoresis laboratory with the implementation of a Capillarys 2 for the identification and quantitation of specific proteins.
We are committed to the quality of service we provide our patients and users and have been awarded ISO 15189 accreditation for Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion repertories. The laboratory is IOS 15189 accredited and is an IBMS training laboratory.
- 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.
Working for our organisation
"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.
Detailed job description and 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.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Health and Safety considerations
- HCPC State Registration
- Specialist Portfolio or equivalent.
- Evidence of relevant continued professional development.
- Understanding of Quality Assurance.
- Understanding of QMS and accreditation standards (ISO 15189)
Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective team worker.
- Sound understanding of H&S legislation and requirements
- Ability to operate, maintain and calibrate complex equipment
- Ability to work accurately at a rate of output appropriate to a diagnostic laboratory
Desirable criteria
- Analyser troubleshooting skills.
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Ability to work on own and as part of a team.
- Experience of planning and implementing training of other staff
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Flexible approach
- IT literate
Desirable criteria
- Forward thinking
Communication
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills including a clear command of written and spoken English.
Specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
- Ability to work under pressure individually or as part of a team and to adhere to analytical turnaround times and manage conflicting demands.
- Ability to work unsocial hours as a lone worker as required.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Furzana Malik
- Job title
- Biochemistry Operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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