Senior Pathology Healthcare Science Assistant & Phlebotomist

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 Pathology Healthcare Science Assistant & Phlebotomist, where you'll support high-quality patient care in a dynamic pathology team. Offering a competitive salary and extensive benefits, this full-time role includes opportunities for professional development in a fully equipped environment, ensuring excellent service delivery in line with ISO standards.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

On-site nursery

Qualifications

• Engaged in professional development.
• Experience in a healthcare laboratory environment.
• Understanding of departmental SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely phlebotomy service to the wards.
• Process samples within the laboratory efficiently.
• Manage deliveries of patient materials and consumables.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Sample Processing

Patient Care

Job description

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Department: Pathology - Blood Science (Pathology Support)

Band 3: £24,625 - £25,674 per annum

Full-time 37.5 hours per week, 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 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 Pathology Healthcare Science Assistant & Phlebotomist within a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to deliver a high quality service that is responsive to patient requirements.

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

Interview date: 11.07.2025

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 also be a key member of the Pathology Phlebotomy team, delivering training in phlebotomy process. You will be required to deliver a service that meets the quality standards of ISO 151889 and participate in work patterns that support our 24/7 service.

• To provide a timely and caring phlebotomy service to the wards of Milton Keynes University Hospital and thus helping with the diagnosis and discharge of patients.
• To process samples within the laboratory in a timely manner and thus help with the diagnosis and discharge of patients. To provide information and assist with enquiries as and when required.
• Work according to departmental SOP’s (standard operating procedures) in the provision of a quality service.
• 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.
  
  

"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"

"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: PSU Manager Email address: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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