Senior Healthcare Science Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Healthcare Science Assistant (Pathology Support Unit)

Department

Pathology (Blood Science)

Band 3 £25,750 to £27,476 Fixed Term until 22 August 2027

Hours

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

Part time shifts considered for evenings or weekend working.

All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

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.

For further information contact Jonathan Popoola Deputy PSU Manager (Jonathan.Popoola@mkuh.nhs.uk) on 01908 995758 or Sanjiv Sawock (sanjiv.sawock@mkuh.nhs.uk).

Interview Date

15 June 2026

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

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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.

To manage deliveries of patient material, consumables, reagents and mail.

o provide this role over a 7 day working pattern and support delivery of a 24/7 pathology service.

To complete all required training and competencies within the time frame agreed.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

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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

Please refer to the attached job description for further information

This advert closes on Friday 5 Jun 2026