Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Biomedical scientist (POCT)
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Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Point of Care Testing
Department
Point of Care Testing – MKUH Pathology
Band
6, £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum pro rata
Hours
Full time, 37.5 per week on a Fixed Term Contract until 01 June 2027.
All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
About the Role
This is a fixed term position to provide maternity cover.
The Point Of Care Testing (POCT) Team, Part Of The Pathology Department At MKUH, Are Seeking An Engaged And Enthusiastic Specialist Biomedical Scientists To Help Support The Service We Provide To The Wards And 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.
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Key Responsibilities
The post holder will be part of a team delivering Point of Care Testing Services, maintaining devices, training staff in their use and providing the necessary support required to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital. The post holder will be expected to use their specialist knowledge to ensure that the quality of service provided by the department meets the highest possible standards.
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The post holder 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.
About Milton Keynes University Hospital
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.
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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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Application Information
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 09 September 2026
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Phill Dickson
- Job title: POCT coordinator
- Email address: phillip.dickson@mkuh.nhs.uk
Further details can be found in the attached job description but if you have further questions or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Phill Dickson, POCT coordinator (phillip.dickson@mkuh.nhs.uk)
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