Job vacancy: Biomedical Scientist, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Milton Keynes

Job summary

Main area: Histopathology
Grade: Band 5
Contract: 12 months (Fixed-term contract until 13.10.2026)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 430-CC25-382A

Employer: Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Histopathology (Dept)
Town: Milton Keynes
Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 25/09/2025 23:59
Interview date: 07/10/2025

Biomedical Scientist

Band 5

At Milton Keynes University Hospital, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live our Trust values and behaviours every day, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.

MKUH staff's Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making (Staff Survey, 2024).

Our benefits

We believe in recognising and rewarding the amazing contribution of our staff and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:

Free on-site parking including EV charging
Complimentary refreshments
Flexible working arrangements
Discounted gym membership
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
On-site nursery (charges apply)
A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial Wellbeing

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

"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).

Working relationships:

To practice speciality within a managed environment.

Knowledge and experience:

Must have a BSc in Biomedical Science or an equivalent qualification and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Main responsibilities:

To organise your daily duties in the provision of a quality service.

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

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist
BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification
Knowledge of Cellular Pathology to underpin the technical aspects of service delivery
Awareness of ISO 15189 standards for medical laboratories
Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance
Knowledge of professional Health and safety regulations
Evidence of relevant continued professional development

Desirable criteria

Specialist Portfolio or equivalent
Awareness of wider NHS/Pathology initiatives

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of routine and specialist histology procedures
Experience as a HCPC registered BMS in Cellular Pathology
Work within scope and limitation of practice.
Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
Experience of using a LIMS

Desirable criteria

Staff training and competency assessment
Experience of quality management

Skills

Essential criteria

Possess excellent practical skills
•Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting priorities and complete tasks within given timeframes.
Effective team worker
Good communication and organizational skills
Proficient IT skills including the use of MS Office software

Desirable criteria

Teaching skills
Technical and scientific troubleshooting skills
Use of QMS tools e.g., QPulse.

Personal and people development

Essential criteria

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work under pressure.
Be confident, diplomatic and have personal & professional maturity.
Self motivated and patient focused.
Flexible approach
Enthusiastic
Demonstrate reliability and commitment

Desirable criteria

Forward thinking

Communication

Essential criteria

Good communication skills including a clear command of written and spoken English.
Effective listening skills
Good interpersonal skills.

Specific requirements

Essential criteria

Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

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.