Senior Healthcare Science Assistant (Pathology Support Unit)
Pathology (Blood Science)
Hours: Full time, 37.Shifts worked between the hours 0845-2100 or as required
All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Pathology and Blood Sciences have also had major investment in new equipment and refurbishment. We are committed to the quality of service we provide our patients and users and are ISO 15189 accredited for Haematology/Blood Transfusion and Chemistry repertoires.
Continuing professional and personal development is encouraged and supported. We provide a comprehensive 24/7 service which staff support through flexible rostering.
Applications are invited to join the Pathology Support Unit of Blood Sciences as a Senior Healthcare Science Assistant working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to deliver a high quality service that is responsive to patient requirements.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
You will be a key member of the PSU team providing support services to departments analysing and reporting on, blood, urine, faeces and other materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care. You will be required to deliver a service that meets the quality standards of ISO 15189 and participate in work patterns that support our 24/7 service.
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.
NHS Staff Survey: Strong 81.2% of additional clinical services feel care of patients is their top priority.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
~ Free on-site parking
~ Great flexible workingopportunities
~ 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.
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. Manage telephone enquiries, ensuring the caller is authorised to receive personal and/or confidential information, passing on enquiries to BMS (biomedical scientist) staff where appropriate & giving out authorised results to medical & nursing staff.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
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. Manage telephone enquiries, ensuring the caller is authorised to receive personal and/or confidential information, passing on enquiries to BMS (biomedical scientist) staff where appropriate & giving out authorised results to medical & nursing staff.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Level 3 qualification i.e. In the absence of this Level 2 qualification i.e. GCSE in Maths, Science or English with experience in Healthcare science
Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of Manual Handling and Health & Safety legislation
Knowledge of ISO 15189 Standards for Medical laboratories
Knowledge of Data Protection Action and GDPR
e HND or first part Foundation Degree
Experience in Healthcare and/or Healthcare Science
Experience using with Laboratory Information Systems
Customer Service/Care experience
Experience in NHS Healthcare Science
Clear and accurate written and verbal use of English communication at all levels of the organisation
Good Telephone ability
Level 3 qualification i.e. In the absence of this Level 2 qualification i.e. GCSE in Maths, Science or English with experience in Healthcare science
Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of Manual Handling and Health & Safety legislation
Knowledge of ISO 15189 Standards for Medical laboratories
Knowledge of Data Protection Action and GDPR
e HND or first part Foundation Degree
Experience in Healthcare and/or Healthcare Science
Experience using with Laboratory Information Systems
Customer Service/Care experience
Experience in NHS Healthcare Science
Clear and accurate written and verbal use of English communication at all levels of the organisation
Good Telephone ability
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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