Rotational Biomedical Scientist - Point of Care Testing
Location
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/31/2025
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Description
Department: Pathology - Blood Science (POCT)
Band 5: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Point Of Care Testing (POCT) Team, Part Of The Pathology Department At MKUH, Are Seeking An Engaging & Enthusiastic Biomedical Scientists To Help Support The Service We Provide To The Wards & Other Clinical Areas Throughout The Trust, Including Community-based Projects. Amongst Other Tasks The Post Holder Will Aid With The Following
Further details can be found in the job description but if you have further questions or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Phill Dickson, POCT Coordinator at [email protected]
Interview date: 20.08.2025
This is a new role and will involve rotation through Point of Care Testing and Blood Sciences laboratories. There are therefore 2 elements to the job description, Part A as the Biomedical Scientist role in POCT & Part B – as the Biomedical Scientist role in Chemical Pathology.
It is envisaged that the rotation period will be 6 monthly, but this will be subject to service demands.
You will be part of a team delivering Point of Care Testing Services, maintaining devices, training staff in their use & providing the necessary support required to achieve the objectives of efficient & effective patient care, & effective resource management within the hospital. You will be expected to use their specialist knowledge to ensure that the quality of service provided by the department meets the highest possible standards. (Rotation A).
You will be part of a team of Biomedical Scientists delivering a diagnostic service analysing and reporting on blood, urine, faeces and other materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital. (Rotation B)
You will undertake their responsibilities within the Pathology department to meet all required national and Trust standards. They will be required to work both alone and as part of a departmental team. To attend departmental and other meetings as required and attend external training and educational courses when required, i.e. instrument troubleshooting and repair.
"We Care We Communicate We Collaborate We Contribute"
"80% of this group reported that their managers actively encourage them at work, supporting a team working environment" (NHS Staff Survey 2024).
Benefits
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:
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Phill Dickson Job title: POCT Coordinator Email address: [email protected]
Band 5: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Point Of Care Testing (POCT) Team, Part Of The Pathology Department At MKUH, Are Seeking An Engaging & Enthusiastic Biomedical Scientists To Help Support The Service We Provide To The Wards & Other Clinical Areas Throughout The Trust, Including Community-based Projects. Amongst Other Tasks The Post Holder Will Aid With The Following
- Manage 200+ POCT devices throughout the Trust, ensuring they are regularly maintained, serviced and repaired when needed.
- Run control checks (IQC and EQA) as required and review results.
- Provide user training to clinical staff using the devices for patient testing.
- Carry out regular audits on the POCT services and equipment currently in use.
- Aid POCT in meeting ISO 15189 standards.
Further details can be found in the job description but if you have further questions or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Phill Dickson, POCT Coordinator at [email protected]
Interview date: 20.08.2025
This is a new role and will involve rotation through Point of Care Testing and Blood Sciences laboratories. There are therefore 2 elements to the job description, Part A as the Biomedical Scientist role in POCT & Part B – as the Biomedical Scientist role in Chemical Pathology.
It is envisaged that the rotation period will be 6 monthly, but this will be subject to service demands.
You will be part of a team delivering Point of Care Testing Services, maintaining devices, training staff in their use & providing the necessary support required to achieve the objectives of efficient & effective patient care, & effective resource management within the hospital. You will be expected to use their specialist knowledge to ensure that the quality of service provided by the department meets the highest possible standards. (Rotation A).
You will be part of a team of Biomedical Scientists delivering a diagnostic service analysing and reporting on blood, urine, faeces and other materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital. (Rotation B)
You will undertake their responsibilities within the Pathology department to meet all required national and Trust standards. They will be required to work both alone and as part of a departmental team. To attend departmental and other meetings as required and attend external training and educational courses when required, i.e. instrument troubleshooting and repair.
"We Care We Communicate We Collaborate We Contribute"
"80% of this group reported that their managers actively encourage them at work, supporting a team working environment" (NHS Staff Survey 2024).
Benefits
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
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Phill Dickson Job title: POCT Coordinator Email address: [email protected]
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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