NHS Jobs

Pathology Healthcare Science Assistant

Milton Keynes MK6 5LD

Key information

Pay
from £25,272 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
10 Sep 2026
Closing date
23 Sep 2026

About this role

You'll play a vital role in ensuring patient samples and requests are received, processed and prepared accurately, enabling timely laboratory testing and supporting excellent patient care. From supporting patients and healthcare professionals at reception to handling specimens, data entry and laboratory support activities, no two days are the same, and every task contributes to the safe and efficient delivery of our Pathology service. 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 descriptions for further information