Biomedical Scientist | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043 Per annum pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Jul 2026
Closing date:	13 Aug 2026

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Biomedical Scientist

Department: Cellular Pathology

Band 5: £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum, pro rata

Hours:37.5 hrs per week (full-time), all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

The Histopathology department at #TeamMKUH have recently had a business case approved to expand our workforce due to our popular and growing services. As the demand for pathology services increases, we are investing in our workforce, welcoming talented Biomedical Scientists, Assistant Technician Officers, administrator staff and other registered healthcare professionals who bring fresh expertise and innovation to the department.

The Cellular Pathology department is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, proactive, and experienced individual to take up the post of Biomedical Scientist in our professional and friendly team.

The individual will be a key member of the Cellular Pathology team participating in routine and specialist duties that enable the day-to-day operational delivery of the Cellular Pathology laboratory service.

The successful candidate will be a 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 & regulatory requirements to deliver safe and effective patient care.

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

Interview date: Thursday 6th of August 2026

"Professional, scientific colleagues feel their roles positively impact patients and service users" (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

To provide a high quality, responsive and comprehensive Cellular Pathology service for the trust and its users. To work as part of a team, using specialist knowledge and expertise to assist in the provision of all aspects of a Cellular Pathology service. To work in accordance with trust health and safety policy as well as departmental policies. Assist with training and education activity.

The candidate must have knowledge and experience of ISO 15189 standards and quality management systems.

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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• The core aim of the role is to provide a high quality, responsive and comprehensive Cellular Pathology service for the trust and its users. To work as part of a team, using specialist knowledge and expertise to assist in the provision of all aspects of a Cellular Pathology service. To work in accordance with trust health and safety policy as well as departmental policies. Additionally, assisting with training and education activity.

• The candidate must have knowledge and experience of ISO 15189 standards and quality management system

• Must be continuing to develop professionally by maintaining and updating their professional knowledge and skills through a professionally recognised scheme such as the IBMS CPD scheme

• Must have Information Technology skills.·

• To make scientific and clinical judgements based on their specialist knowledge and experience.

• To maintain high levels of concentration for prolonged periods in a high pressure and stressful environment

• Deputising for band 6 BMS staff as necessary.

• To keep up to date with current scientific and technical developments.

• The description and sampling of histopathologicalspecimens in RCPath/IBMS Categories A through to B with reference to the clinical information provided on the request form.

• The organisation and staining External Quality Assurance (EQA) schemes slides and retrieval of in-house slides for assessment.

Please refer to attached Job description for further information.

This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Jul 2026

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