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

Responsibilities

• Provide essential pre‑analytical management of pathology specimens and requests to maintain workflow to specialist laboratory services for timely analysis.
• 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.
• Assist both patients and clinical staff using the pathology service.
• Manage deliveries of patient material, consumables, reagents and mail.
• Work the 7‑day working pattern and support the delivery of a 24/7 pathology service.
• Complete all required training and competencies within the agreed time frame.

Working Pattern and Hours

Hours: 37.5 per week, worked across 7 days including weekends/Bank Holidays. Shifts are between 0845 and 2100 or as required. Part‑time shifts may be considered for evenings or weekend work.

Salary and Employment

Band 3: £25,750 – £27,476 (Fixed Term until 22 August 2027).

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