Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Department: Cellular Pathology
Band 6, £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
Part-time, 36 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Cellular Pathology department is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, proactive and experienced individual to take up the post of Specialist 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 service.
Suitable candidates must be HCPC registered and possess a BSc in an appropriate discipline. The successful candidate will be a professional with strong technical the troubleshooting skills and the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with staff at all levels. 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 effective patient care.
For more information, please contact Amanda Brice, Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager or Marie Delaney, Chief BMS/ Operational Manager on 01908 995820.
Interview date: 11 March 2025
• To provide a high quality, responsive and comprehensive Cellular Pathology service for the trust and its users.
• To work as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists and support workers, using extensive specialist knowledge and expertise to assist in the provision of all aspects of a Cellular Pathology service.
• 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, the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) and screening programmes.
• Helpthe Cellular Pathology 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.
• Assist with training and education activity.
"94% of the professional scientists surveyed state that MKUH encourages them to report errors and take appropriate actions to resolve them" (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
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Patient & user satisfaction:
• To provide a high quality, efficient and effective Cellular Pathology service that is delivered in accordance with ISO 15189 standards for medical laboratories.
• Support a responsive service to users.
Training & education:
• Promote and maintain a high standard of education and training ensuring staff training, education and competency meets requirements of BS EN ISO 15189 (sections 5.1.5-5.1.6) and the IBMS.
Service Development:
• Implementation of equipment and supplies.
• Help to develop and maintain laboratory policies and procedures.
Financial and physical resource:
• Efficient use of resources within the department and maintenance of appropriate supplies to ensure service continuity.
Human Resources:
• Adhere to all trust and departmental policies
• Maintain compliance with mandatory training requirements
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
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 promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
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 Thursday 20 Feb 2025