A Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
TraineeBiomedical Scientist (Blood Science)
Department: Haematology and Blood Transfusion
Full-time: Band 5 £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours 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 in a trainee BMS role. You will be part of a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who deliver a high quality service that is responsive to patient requirements. 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.
The post is a trainee BMS post in Haematology and Blood Transfusion. The department has IBMS registration training approval and is UKAS ISO 15189 accredited. We will support the successful candidate through training programme in Haematology and Blood Transfusion whilst they undertake the IBMS registration portfolio. Following the successful completion and subsequent assessment of the portfolio, the candidate will be suitable for HCPC registration.
Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role
Interview date: 24th March 2025
• To provide a high quality, responsive and comprehensive Haematology and Blood transfusion service for the trust and its users.
• Towork as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists and support workers, using knowledge and expertise to assist in the provision of all aspects of a Haematology and Blood transfusion service.
• To have knowledge and experience of ISO 15189 standards and quality management systems.
• To work with the laboratory management and technical team to ensure compliance with regulatory standards including those of ISO 15189.
• To help the Haematology and Blood transfusion team to meet departmental and trust KPI’s.
• To work in accordance with trust health and safety policy and departmental policies to deliver a safe, high-quality service for its users.
• To comply with clinical governance and risk management policies and ensure all mandatory training is completed in accordance with the trust guidelines.
• To assist with training and education activity.
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"82% always know their responsibilities and priorities and feel trusted to perform their duties" (NHS Staff Survey 2023)
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Working relationships:
• To work both independently and as part of a departmental team.
• To attend departmental and other meetings as required.
Core duties:
• To establish effective and collaborative working relationships with key staff.
• Always maintain a professional approach to work behaving courteously andwith professional maturity.
• To beaccountable for your own professional actions and maintain high personal standards of work.
• To organise your daily duties in the provision of a quality service.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with department and trust health and safetyand risk management policies.
Please refer to the job description for further details
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 a sufficient number of 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.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Mar 2025