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Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes, MK6 5LDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

9 October 2026

11 days left

Job description

Specialist Biomedical Scientist Department: Cellular Pathology Band 6, £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Two posts available Hours: Full time 37.5...

The Cellular Pathology department is seeking to recruit two enthusiastic, proactive, and experienced individuals to take up the posts of Specialist Biomedical Scientists in our professional and friendly team.

The individuals will be key members of the Cellular Pathology team participating in routine and specialist duties that enable the day-to-day operational delivery of the Cellular Pathology service. We are advertising two full-time permanent posts.

Suitable candidates must be HCPC registered, possess a BSc in Biomedical Science and have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology. The successful candidates will be professional with strong technical and troubleshooting skills, and the ability to communicate confidently and effectively. The suitable candidate will work as part of a team of scientific and support staff to deliver a diagnostic service that meets accreditation and regulatory requirements to deliver safe, effective patient care.

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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Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

  • HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist
  • BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification
  • Specialist Portfolio or equivalent
  • Specialist scientific knowledge in Cellular Pathology to underpin the technical aspects of service delivery.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a HCPC registered BMS in Cellular Pathology
  • Extensive experience of routine and specialist histology procedures to include immunohistochemistry.
  • Experience of quality management

Skills

Essential: - Possess excellent practical skills; - Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting priorities and complete tasks within given timeframes.

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
  • Enthusiastic
  • Demonstrate reliability 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.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

25 September 2026

Last checked

28 September 2026

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About the employer

MKU
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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