Pathology Healthcare Science Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,169 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 July 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7300555/430-CC25-125A-A |
Summary
Pathology Healthcare Science Assistant
Department: Pathology - Blood Science (Pathology Support)
Band 2 £24,169 per annum
Full-time 37.5 per week, worked across 7 days including Weekends/BHs. Shifts worked between 0845-2100 or as required, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Pathology & Blood Sciences have also had major investment in new equipment & refurbishment. We are committed to the quality of service we provide our patients and users and are ISO 15189 accredited for Haematology/Blood Transfusion & Chemistry repertoires.
Here at Milton Keynes, we have committed leadership who engage our staff, listen to innovative ideas & involve our people in the challenges & improvements that our organisation faces. Continuing professional & personal development is encouraged & supported.
Applications are invited to join the Pathology Support Unit of Blood Sciences as a Healthcare Science Assistant working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to deliver a high quality service that is responsive to patient requirements. You will be a key member of the PSU team providing support services to departments analysing & reporting on blood, urine, faeces & other materials to achieve the objectives of efficient & effective patient care.
For further information, please contact Rachel Mason, PSU Manager (rachel.mason2@mkuh.nhs.uk) on 01908 995769 or Jonathan Popoola, Deputy PSU Manager (jonathan.popoola@mkuh.nhs.uk) on 01908 995758.
Interview date: 21.07.2025
• To provide essential pre-analytical management of pathology specimens and requests to maintain workflow to specialist laboratory services for timely analysis.
• To provide assistance to both patients and clinical staff using the pathology service.
• To manage deliveries of patient material, consumables, reagents and mail.
• To provide this role over a 7 day working pattern and support delivery of a 24/7 pathology service.
• This is a developmental role from which staff may progress to the Pathology Healthcare Science Assistant – Higher Level position, following demonstration of knowledge and competency for that role.
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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 refreshments
• 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
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Main duties and responsibilities
• Maintain a professional approach to work at all times and to deal courteously with enquiries from within and outside the hospital.
• Manage Pathology reception, receiving visitors and patients, dealing with enquiries and ensuring that printed results are sent to requesters at an acceptable rate.
• Manage telephone enquiries, ensuring the caller is authorised to receive personal and/or confidential information, passing on enquiries to BMS (biomedical scientist) staff where appropriate & giving out authorised results to medical & nursing staff.
• Comply with Data Protection regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Monitor and action all Pathology mail received
• Take receipt of pathology specimens and verify sample is suitable for requested analysis
• Monitor temperatures of incubators, refrigerators, freezers. Report any discrepancies to Team Leader/Manager staff.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
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 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 Tuesday 8 Jul 2025