Clinical Support Worker

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Milton Keynes University Hospital as a Senior Healthcare Science Assistant in the Pathology Support Unit. You will be an integral part of a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality service in blood sciences and contributing to patient care. Flexible working arrangements are encouraged, and staff receive a comprehensive benefits package, including free parking and a facility nursery.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free refreshments

Discounted gym membership

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

On-site nursery (chargeable)

Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• Experience in pathology or healthcare setting desired.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and bank holidays.
• Strong commitment to quality and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-analytical management of pathology specimens.
• Assist patients and clinical staff in using the pathology service.
• Ensure accurate post-analytical management of laboratory results.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Patient Care

Job description

Senior Healthcare Science Assistant (Pathology Support Unit)

Department: Pathology (Blood Science)

Band 3, £24,625 - £25,674 Per annum, pro rata

Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week. Worked across 7 days including Weekends/BH. Shifts worked between the hours 0845-2100 or as required

All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Pathology and Blood Sciences have also had major investment in new equipment and refurbishment. We are committed to the quality of service we provide our patients and users and are ISO 15189 accredited for Haematology/Blood Transfusion and Chemistry repertoires.

Here at Milton Keynes we have committed leadership who engage our staff, listen to innovative ideas, and involve our people in the challenges and improvements that our organisation faces. Continuing professional and personal development is encouraged and supported. We provide a comprehensive 24/7 service which staff support through flexible rostering.

Applications are invited to join the Pathology Support Unit of Blood Sciences as a Senior Healthcare Science Assistant working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to deliver a high quality service that is responsive to patient requirements.

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview date: w/c 21 July 2025

You will be a key member of the PSU team providing support services to departments analysing and reporting on, blood, urine, faeces and other materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care. You will be required to deliver a service that meets the quality standards of ISO 15189 and participate in work patterns that support our 24/7 service.

To provide essential pre-analytical management of pathology specimens and requests to maintain workflow to specialist laboratory services for timely analysis.

To provide effective post analytical management of specialist laboratory investigations ensuring results are accurate, reported within expected timelines and available for scientific validation and review by clinical service users.

To provide assistance to both patients and clinical staff using the pathology service.

NHS Staff Survey: Strong 81.2% of additional clinical services feel care of patients is their top priority.

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 Refreshments
• Great flexible workingopportunities
• 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachel Mason Job title: PSU Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01908 995769

For further information contact Rachel Mason PSU Manager ([e-mail]) on 01908 995769.

Interviews are scheduled for 21/07/2025