Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The post holder will be part of a team of Specialist Biomedical Scientists delivering a diagnostic Microbiology Service analysing and reporting on blood, urine, faeces and other materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, effective resource management.

The post holder will prioritise their own workload, communicate with senior laboratory staff, clinicians, and patients.

The post holder will undertake their responsibilities within the Bacteriology, Serology, Molecular, Mycology, Parasitology sections of the laboratory to meet all required national and local standards. These will include analytical, technical, and administrative troubleshooting to ensure reliable service delivery.

The post holder will work with complete patient confidentiality in line with the departments/ Trusts policy on Data Protection Act 1998.

The post holder will be expected to work alone or as part of a team providing a 24-hour laboratory cover throughout the year as required, this will include working morning, afternoon, and night shifts or on-call on weekends and public holidays.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for full details

a. Carry out analytical duties manipulating samples and reagents with accuracy, precision, and speed to ensure a high-quality cost-effective service.

b. Prioritisation of section work to take account of workload and urgency of analyses

c. To follow the standard operating procedures and participate in their regular review and update.

d. Use of specialist knowledge to determine the relevant tests to be carried out on samples received in each section

e. To undertake routine operative maintenance on laboratory instruments.

f. To ensure that appropriate preventative maintenance has been carried out on laboratory instruments and equipment prior to them being used for patients samples.

g. Measure and monitor the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for full details

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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Qualifications and knowledge

Experience

Essential: - Instrument trouble shooting and maintenence; - Staff training/H&S/QMS; - Out of hours service (lone worker), weekend, public holiday working pattern

Desirable: - Development/change implimentation in Microbiology; - Use of CliniSys WinPath; - Use of QPulse

Skills

Desirable: - Conflict resolution skills

Personal and people development

Communication

Essential: - Clear, and concise in communication; - Good command of English language; - Familiar with multiple modes of communication (email, MS teams)