# Specialist Biomedical Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist/9a7115af-119b-4961-9dbb-3e3efc35ded7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist/9a7115af-119b-4961-9dbb-3e3efc35ded7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Milton Keynes - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T12:13:18.423Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8045644 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8045644?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities NHS Staff Survey: We’re proud to be a leader in Flexible Working and Work-Life Balance, with scores of 6.40 and 6.49 respectively—both 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, 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. ## Job Details 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 ## Job Description 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 ## Responsibilities NHS Staff Survey: We’re proud to be a leader in Flexible Working and Work-Life Balance, with scores of 6.40 and 6.49 respectively—both 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, 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. ## Person Specification ### 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. ### 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. ### Communication **Essential** - Good communication skills including a clear command of written and spoken English. - Effective listening skills - Good interpersonal skills ### 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 ### 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 ## Documents - [job description (docx, 118.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10334411) - [job description (docx, 122.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10334410) ## 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.