About this role
Job summary
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Department: Blood Sciences - Haematology/Blood Transfusion
Band 6, £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full time, 37.5 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 responsive to patient requirements. Awareness of the requirements for compliance with the ISO15189 standards 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 strong technical skills and with a desire to further their learning. The successful candidate must be HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 22 June 2026
Main duties of the job
Pathology and Blood Sciences have a Sysmex XN9000 track, Bio-Rad Variant II for Haemoglobinopathy screening and two Ortho vision analysers. In 2021, Haematology introduced two ACL TOP 550 analysers for coagulation sample processing and two Cube 30 Touch analysers for ESR. In 2023 the department implemented the blood film staining platform Sysmex SP50 and in 2024, the GeneXpert for FV Leiden/Prothrombin gene mutation detection was also implemented.
We are committed to the quality of service we provide our patients and users and have been awarded ISO 15189.2022 accreditation for Haematology/Blood Transfusion (including screening requirements for haemoglobinopathies). The laboratory is also an IBMS training laboratory.
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. We provide a comprehensive 24/7 service which the successful candidate will support through flexible rostering
About us
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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Job description Job responsibilities
NHS Staff Survey: Were proud to be a leader in Flexible Working and Work-Life Balance, with scores of 6.40 and 6.49 respectivelyboth significantly above average.
Working Relationships
To practice speciality within a managed environment.To work both independently and as part of a departmental team.To attend departmental, directorate and other meetings as required.To attend specialist external training and educational courses as required.
Main Responsibilities
To establish effective and collaborative working relationships with key staff.Always maintain a professional approach to work behaving courteously and with professional maturity.To be accountable for your own professional actions and maintain high personal standards of work.To organise your daily duties in the provision of a quality service.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouragingdiversity,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 onceenoughapplications have been received.
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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 isin accordance withthe streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Uponcommencingemploymentwith theTrust,allemployees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions)aresubjectto aprobationary periodlastingaperiod of sixmonthswithanoptiontoextendfor afurther sixmonths toatotalof 12months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge Essential
HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification Specialist Portfolio or equivalent Specialist scientific knowledge in Haematology and Blood transfusion to underpin the technical aspects of service delivery. Understanding of ISO 15189 standards for medical laboratories Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance. Evidence of relevant continued professional development Knowledge of regulatory requirements (BSQR & GMP)
Desirable
Certificate of advanced training or competence e.g. parasitology, BBTS Knowledge of professional Health and safety regulations Awareness of wider NHS/Pathology initiatives
Experience Essential
Experience as a HCPC registered BMS in Haematology and Blood transfusion Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. Participation in the evaluation of new analysers/ analyses. Staff training and competency assessment Experience of using a LIMS Experience of quality management
Desirable
Participation in out of hours service.
Skills Essential
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. Technical and scientific troubleshooting skills
Desirable
Use of QMS tools e.g., QPulse.
Personal and people development Essential
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 Experience of planning and implementing training of other staff Demonstrate reliabilty and commitment
Desirable
Forward thinking
Communication Essential
Good communication skills including a clear command of written and spoken English. Effective listening skills Good interpersonal skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Haematology (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)