Senior Biomedical Scientist Chemistry
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 4 days ago
Department: Pathology
Band 7, £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum pro rata
Hours: Full time, 37.5 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 (Chemical Pathology) team. Do you have experience working as a Biomedical Scientist in a Chemistry Laboratory? Would you like to join a hardworking, caring and collaborative team as a Senior Biomedical Scientist?
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Interview date: 11 September 2026
The post holder will work as part of a dedicated team of Biomedical Scientists within the Chemical Pathology department, delivering a high-quality, efficient and responsive diagnostic service in line with MKUH values of We Care, We Communicate, We Collaborate and We Contribute.
Responsibilities include performing and validating complex analytical investigations on blood and other biological materials, ensuring accuracy, reliability and timely reporting of results to support patient diagnosis and treatment.
The successful candidate will maintain competence across all analytical platforms, troubleshoot instrumentation, uphold quality assurance standards, and participate in internal and external quality schemes.
They will also contribute to the training and supervision of staff, assist with method development and service improvement, and participate in the 24/7 service to ensure continuity of patient care in accordance with Trust and national standards.
We have committed leadership who engage our staff, listen to innovative ideas, and involve our people in the challenges and improvements that our organisation faces. Continuing professional and personal development is encouraged and supported. The laboratory is also an IBMS training laboratory.
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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For further information about Milton Keynes please visit - Visit Milton Keynes
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dhara Joshi Job title: Chemical Pathology Interim Operational Manager Email address: Dhara.joshi@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interviews will be held on. 11th September 2026
The vacancy may close once sufficient applicants have been received.
For further information contact Dhara Joshi (Dhara.joshi@mkuh.nhs.uk), Chemical Pathology interim Operational Manager
Band 7, £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum pro rata
Hours: Full time, 37.5 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 (Chemical Pathology) team. Do you have experience working as a Biomedical Scientist in a Chemistry Laboratory? Would you like to join a hardworking, caring and collaborative team as a Senior Biomedical Scientist?
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Interview date: 11 September 2026
The post holder will work as part of a dedicated team of Biomedical Scientists within the Chemical Pathology department, delivering a high-quality, efficient and responsive diagnostic service in line with MKUH values of We Care, We Communicate, We Collaborate and We Contribute.
Responsibilities include performing and validating complex analytical investigations on blood and other biological materials, ensuring accuracy, reliability and timely reporting of results to support patient diagnosis and treatment.
The successful candidate will maintain competence across all analytical platforms, troubleshoot instrumentation, uphold quality assurance standards, and participate in internal and external quality schemes.
They will also contribute to the training and supervision of staff, assist with method development and service improvement, and participate in the 24/7 service to ensure continuity of patient care in accordance with Trust and national standards.
We have committed leadership who engage our staff, listen to innovative ideas, and involve our people in the challenges and improvements that our organisation faces. Continuing professional and personal development is encouraged and supported. The laboratory is also an IBMS training laboratory.
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.
Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital -
For further information about Milton Keynes please visit - Visit Milton Keynes
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dhara Joshi Job title: Chemical Pathology Interim Operational Manager Email address: Dhara.joshi@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interviews will be held on. 11th September 2026
The vacancy may close once sufficient applicants have been received.
For further information contact Dhara Joshi (Dhara.joshi@mkuh.nhs.uk), Chemical Pathology interim Operational Manager
