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