# Senior Biomedical Scientist Chemistry > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-biomedical-scientist-chemistry/748379b5-4d1d-4865-a21d-d39cfba96847 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-biomedical-scientist-chemistry/748379b5-4d1d-4865-a21d-d39cfba96847.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Chemical Pathology (Dept) - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-01T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-25T13:30:44.672Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Buckinghamshire/Milton_Keynes/Milton_Keynes_University_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Clinical_Biochemistry/Clinical_Biochemistry-v8252686 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8252686?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Senior Biomedical Scientist Chemistry Department: Pathology Band 7, £49,387 - £56,515 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 (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 as a Senior Biomedical Scientist? We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute' Interview date: 11 September 2026 ### Main duties of the job 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 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. 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities NHS Staff Survey: Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making. Lead/manage the section to achieve operational goals, organisational objectives and the requirements of service users. Deputise for the Chemistry Operations Manager as required. Provide line management for Biomedical Scientist and support staff within the section; leading and motivating staff to deliver optimal performance. 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, 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 enough 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. ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Use of QMS tools i.e. QPULSE - QMS auditor skills - Organisational skills – able to manage conflicting priorities and organise workload of others - Analytical – able analyse complex laboratory data and provide appropriate advice to service users. - Report production – accurate & timely - Use of Microsoft Office & spreadsheets ### Experience **Essential** - Post HCPC registration experience as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) within Chemistry - Participation in 24/7 laboratory service - Incident/adverse investigation **Desirable** - External assessment by UKAS - Experience of organizational change - Experience as a lead in quality audits - Experience as a section lead within Chemistry ### Communication **Essential** - Ability to communicate with different staff grades & professions internally & externally ### Qualifications and knowledge **Essential** - HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist - BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent in a relevant field - Specialist Portfolio - MSc or equivalent Postgraduate qualification in relevant Biomedical Science field - Extensive knowledge ISO 15189:2012 - Evidence of CPD **Desirable** - Quality Management qualification - Management qualification ### Personal and people development **Essential** - Proven leadership/management - Direct staff effectivel - Motivational skills - Self-motivated - Commitment to service improvement ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 456.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10565315) - [person specification (pdf, 376.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10565316) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.