Pathology Healthcare Science Assistant – Development Post
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 6 days ago
Department: Pathology Support Unit
Band 2/3, £25,272 - £27,476 Per annum pro rata
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, worked across 7 days including weekends and bank holidays. Shifts are worked between 08:45 and 21:00, in accordance with the departmental rota and service requirements, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Do you enjoy working in a busy, fast-paced environment where your work makes a real difference? Are you organised, reliable and take pride in delivering a high-quality service? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Join the Pathology Support Unit at Milton Keynes University Hospital and become part of a friendly, dedicated team at the heart of our ISO 15189 accredited diagnostic services. As a Pathology Healthcare Science Assistant, 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.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 07 September 2026
We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who are motivated, organised and have excellent attention to detail. You'll enjoy working as part of a team, communicate confidently with a wide range of people and remain calm and focused in a busy environment where accuracy is essential. You'll be comfortable following established procedures, managing routine tasks, using computer systems and prioritising your workload. If you're keen to learn, committed to high standards and take pride in providing an excellent service, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
Milton Keynes University Hospital is committed to investing in both its people and its laboratories. Our Pathology services have benefited from significant investment in modern equipment and facilities, and we foster a supportive culture where staff are encouraged to share ideas, contribute to service improvements and continue developing their skills.
This is a developmental role, with structured training and support to help you develop your skills and progress to the Pathology Senior Healthcare Science Assistant role, following successful completion of training and demonstration of the required knowledge and competencies
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. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital -
For further information about Milton Keynes please visit - Visit Milton Keynes
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Shane Breckenridge Job title: Pathology Support Unit Manager Email address: shane.breckenridge@mkuh.nhs.uk
For further information, please contact Shane Breckenridge, Pathology Support Unit Manager, at shane.breckenridge@mkuh.nhs.uk or Jonathan Popoola, Deputy Pathology Support Unit Manager, at jonathan.popoola@mkuh.nhs.uk.
Band 2/3, £25,272 - £27,476 Per annum pro rata
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, worked across 7 days including weekends and bank holidays. Shifts are worked between 08:45 and 21:00, in accordance with the departmental rota and service requirements, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Do you enjoy working in a busy, fast-paced environment where your work makes a real difference? Are you organised, reliable and take pride in delivering a high-quality service? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Join the Pathology Support Unit at Milton Keynes University Hospital and become part of a friendly, dedicated team at the heart of our ISO 15189 accredited diagnostic services. As a Pathology Healthcare Science Assistant, 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.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 07 September 2026
We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who are motivated, organised and have excellent attention to detail. You'll enjoy working as part of a team, communicate confidently with a wide range of people and remain calm and focused in a busy environment where accuracy is essential. You'll be comfortable following established procedures, managing routine tasks, using computer systems and prioritising your workload. If you're keen to learn, committed to high standards and take pride in providing an excellent service, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
Milton Keynes University Hospital is committed to investing in both its people and its laboratories. Our Pathology services have benefited from significant investment in modern equipment and facilities, and we foster a supportive culture where staff are encouraged to share ideas, contribute to service improvements and continue developing their skills.
This is a developmental role, with structured training and support to help you develop your skills and progress to the Pathology Senior Healthcare Science Assistant role, following successful completion of training and demonstration of the required knowledge and competencies
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. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital -
For further information about Milton Keynes please visit - Visit Milton Keynes
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Shane Breckenridge Job title: Pathology Support Unit Manager Email address: shane.breckenridge@mkuh.nhs.uk
For further information, please contact Shane Breckenridge, Pathology Support Unit Manager, at shane.breckenridge@mkuh.nhs.uk or Jonathan Popoola, Deputy Pathology Support Unit Manager, at jonathan.popoola@mkuh.nhs.uk.
