Senior Biomedical Scientist Chemistry

Job summary
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.

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. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Job 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.

Person Specification
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

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

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

Personal and people development
Essential

• Proven leadership/management
• Direct staff effectivel
• Motivational skills
• Self-motivated
• Commitment to service improvement

Communication
Essential

• Ability to communicate with different staff grades & professions internally & externally

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.

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.