Senior Healthcare Science Assistant

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Milton Keynes

Senior Healthcare Science Assistant

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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Milton Keynes

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 23 May | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

69.2% feels strongly that their organisation handles staff involved in errors or any incidents fairly and are supported.' 'NHS Survey, 2024''

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To provide essential pre-analytical management of pathology specimens and requests to maintain workflow to specialist laboratory services for timely analysis.To 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.To provide assistance to both patients and clinical staff using the pathology service.To manage deliveries of patient material, consumables, reagents and mail.o provide this role over a 7 day working pattern and support delivery of a 24/7 pathology service.To complete all required training and competencies within the time frame agreed.

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.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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