Block Administrator – University of Buckingham Medical School

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Milton Keynes University Hospital as a Block Administrator in the Medical Education department. This role offers a unique opportunity to support the creation and management of clinical placements for medical students, working in a collaborative environment with benefits like flexible working and on-site facilities. Previous NHS experience is essential, along with proficiency in MS Office. If you're motivated and professional, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free refreshments

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 programmes

Qualifications

• Previous NHS experience essential.
• Proficient in MS Office packages.
• Motivated, professional, and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Medical Education and manage clinical placements.
• Arrange teaching sessions for undergraduate medical students.
• Provide pastoral care during students' placements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Block Administrator, University of Buckingham Medical School

Department: Medical Education

Band: 4 (£26,530 - £29,114 per annum, pro rata)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

The Medical School team has an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Block Administrator to join them. We are seeking a competent and enthusiastic administrator with a strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Previous NHS experience is essential.

You should be proficient in MS Office packages.

If you are motivated, professional, and hardworking, we want to hear from you.

Please note: We are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview date: 19 August 2025

"We care. We communicate. We collaborate. We contribute."

This role supports the Director of Medical Education/Associate Director of Clinical Studies UBMS/Deputy Phase 2 Lead and the Medical Education Manager in creating and managing clinical placements for undergraduate medical students from the University of Buckingham Medical School (UBMS). It involves arranging teaching sessions required by the curriculum or requested by students, and providing pastoral care during their placement at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Administrative and clerical staff report high satisfaction with flexible working at MKUH, with a score of 6.82 out of 10, and 76% strongly supporting approaching their managers about flexible working (NHS Staff Survey 2024).

Benefits

We offer a welcoming environment at Milton Keynes University Hospital, with a friendly and collaborative team. Our benefits include:

• Free on-site parking
• Free refreshments
• 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 programmes

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a teaching hospital involved in research and education to improve patient care. The hospital is undergoing significant investment and is rated 'Good' by the CQC. Visit our website for the latest updates.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Michelle Rogers
Job Title: UBMS Administration Manager
Email: [e-mail]