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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 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.

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Associate Practitioner (AP)

Cellular Pathology Department

Band 4 £25,146- £27,596 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week (Full time), all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Our Cellular Pathology is a busy but friendly department processing more than 21,000 specimens per year and plays a vital role in the Trust’s diagnostics cancer service.

We are looking for a competent and versatile individual with a ‘can do’ attitude and willing to learn new skills to join our team.

The successful candidate will ideally have some previous laboratory experience. They will participate in core duties within the laboratory including receiving and processing patient’s samples, data entry, equipment operation and maintenance, managing laboratory waste disposal and microtomy among other tasks. Training will be given where necessary. 

You will have GCSEs in Science, Maths, and English, and/or an NVQ level 3 or equivalent level qualification or qualifications with a laboratory relevance / equivalent laboratory experience.  In addition to this, you must also have good verbal and written communication skills, enjoy working individually or in a team and are physically fit and well (the role requires some lifting and handling tasks).

For more information, please contact Amanda Brice, Laboratory Manager or Marie Delaney, Operational Manager on 01908 995820

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

·         To support the delivery of a high quality, responsive and comprehensive Cellular Pathology service for the trust and its users.

·         To be part of a team of Biomedical Support workers delivering technical and administrative support to ensure the provision of an efficient and effective diagnostic service.

·         To work with the laboratory management and technical team to ensure compliance with regulatory standards including those of ISO 15189, the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) and screening programmes.

·         Help the Cellular Pathology team to meet departmental and trust KPI’s.

·         To work in accordance with trust health and safety policy and departmental policies to deliver a safe, high-quality service for its users. 

·         To comply with clinical governance and risk management policies and ensure all mandatory training is completed in accordance with the trust guidelines.

•  Assist with training and education activity.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

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.