Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-CC25-60A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- General Pathology (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £24,625 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/05/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 29/05/2025
Employer heading
Senior Healthcare Science Assistant
Band 3
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
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.
Job overview
Senior Healthcare Science Assistant (Pathology Support Unit)
Department Pathology (Blood Science)
Band 3 £24,071 to £25,674 Full Time pro rata if part-time
Hours: 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
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. 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.
Interview Date - 29/05/2025
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a part of a team of Healthcare Science Support staff delivering services to laboratories analysing and reporting on, blood, urine, faeces and other materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care.
The post holder will be managed and expected to prioritise their own workload and communicate with laboratory staff and clinicians as well as patients, members of the public and external healthcare staff.
The post holder will also be expected to maintain adequate supplies of reagents and consumables.
The post holder will undertake technical and administrative tasks to ensure a reliable service and will be required to undertake their responsibilities within any of the sections of their department to meet all required national standards e.g. ISO 15189.
The post holder will be expected to train all grades of staff working in the Support Unit following personal training and demonstrated competency.
Working for our organisation
"We care we communicate we collaborate we contribute"
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Please refer to the Job Description for full details
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Level 3 qualification i.e. A level in Maths and/or Science. In the absence of this Level 2 qualification i.e. GCSE in Maths, Science or English with experience in Healthcare science.
- Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of Manual Handling and Health & Safety legislation
- Knowledge of ISO 15189 Standards for Medical laboratories
- Knowledge of Data Protection Action and GDPR
Desirable criteria
- Level 4 Science based qualification i.e HND or first part Foundation Degree
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in Healthcare and/or Healthcare Science
- Experience using with Laboratory Information Systems
- Customer Service/Care experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience in NHS Healthcare Science
- Experience in leading teams
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal skills
- Record Keeping skills
- Good organisational skills
- Methodical and accurate approach to tasks
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Ability to work individually and in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manage conflict
- Ability to train other staff
Communcation
Essential criteria
- Clear and accurate written and verbal use of English communication at all levels of the organisation
- Good Telephone ability
- Ability to apply principles of GDPR
Specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Physically able and mobile
- Able to work 7 day pattern between 0845-2100
- Flexible to changing service requirements
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jonathan Popoola
- Job title
- Deputy PSU Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01908 995758
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