Biomedical Scientist (Band 5/6) – HCPC Registered

About the role

We are seeking an HCPC‑registered Biomedical Scientist (Band 5/6) to join our regulated clinical laboratory in Milton Keynes. You will contribute to high‑quality diagnostic services, ensuring accurate and timely test results that support patient care.

Key responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing, validation, and processing of patient samples.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, including analysers.
• Process urgent, routine, and specialist investigations within agreed turnaround times.
• Review and authorise results in line with SOPs, competency requirements, and quality standards.
• Participate in Internal Quality Control (IQC) and External Quality Assessment (EQA) programmes.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 15189, UKAS and other laboratory quality standards.
• Ensure accurate record‑keeping and full sample traceability.
• Collaborate with clinicians, nurses and multidisciplinary teams to support patient care.

Required profile

• Degree in Biomedical Science or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• IBMS‑accredited degree.
• Experience installing and validating analysers (e.g., Beckman Coulter DXI9000 or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a clinical pathology or diagnostic laboratory.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing processes, quality standards and accreditation requirements.
• Experience using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and organisational abilities.

Required skills

• Beckman Coulter DXI9000 analyser (or equivalent)
• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

What we offer

• Competitive hourly salary.
• Monday‑to‑Friday day shifts.
• Work within a regulated clinical laboratory environment.
• Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth.