Healthcare Science Assistant

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent teaching hospital in Milton Keynes is seeking a Pathology Support Unit Assistant. This full-time role (37.5 hours/week) involves providing essential support in managing pathology specimens, assisting patients, and ensuring timely workflows in laboratory services. The position offers flexible working hours, an attractive benefits package including free on-site parking and discounted gym membership. Join a friendly team committed to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounted gym membership

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Staff health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-analytical management of pathology specimens.
• Ability to assist patients and clinical staff.
• Knowledge in managing deliveries of patient materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support for the pathology service.
• Assist in maintaining workflow in specialist laboratory services.
• Support the delivery of a 24/7 service.

Job description

Department: Pathology - PSU

Band 2 £24,465 per annum

Full-time 37.5 hours per week, worked across 7 days including weekends/Bank Holidays. Shifts worked between 0845 to 2100 or as required, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

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

Here at MKUH, we have committed leadership who engage our staff, listen to innovates 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.

For further information, contact Rachel Mason, PSU Manager at [e-mail] on 01908 995769 or Jonathan Popoola Deputy PSU Manager at [e-mail] on 01908 995758.

Interview date: 05.09.2025

• 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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"Our staff scored Autonomy and Control at 7.19, well above the national average. Here, you're trusted to lead, innovate and shape your work" (NHS Staff Survey 2024)

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 tea and coffee
• 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachel Mason Job title: Pathology Support Unit Manager Email address: [e-mail]