Department: Cellular Pathology
Band 3: £24,625 - £25,674 per annum
Full-time 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Cellular Pathology is a busy but friendly department processing more than 22,000 histology specimens and 1200 cytology specimens per year & plays a vital role in the Trust’s diagnostics cancer service.
We are looking for competent and versatile individuals with a positive ‘can do’ attitude who are willing to learn new skills to join our team in the role of Assistant Technical Officer.
The successful candidates will participate in core laboratory duties including receiving and processing patient's samples, data entry, assisting at tissue dissection, equipment operation and maintenance, managing laboratory waste disposal and microtomy among other tasks. Training will be given to achieve competency.
Ideally 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. In addition to this, you must also have good verbal and written communication skills, have basic IT skills, enjoy working individually and as part of a team and be able to manage some lifting and handling tasks.
For more information, please contact Amanda Brice, Laboratory Manager or Marie Delaney, Operational Manager/Chief Biomedical Scientist on 01908 995820.
Interview date: 29.07.2025
* 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 ISO15189, the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) and screening programmes.
* Help the Cellular Pathology team to meet departmental and trust KPI’s.
* To work safely 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.
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Benefits
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Amanda Brice Job title: Laboratory Manager Email address: Amanda.Brice@mkuh.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr