# Pathology Healthcare Science Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pathology-healthcare-science-assistant/4bccb8a8-a4b0-4c5a-9051-614a19f01888 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pathology-healthcare-science-assistant/4bccb8a8-a4b0-4c5a-9051-614a19f01888.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Milton Keynes - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 Per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-08T16:21:18.472Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Buckinghamshire/Milton_Keynes/Milton_Keynes_University_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cellular_Sciences/Cellular_Sciences-v8142128 - **Employer website:** https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Pathology Healthcare Science Assistant Department: Pathology Support Unit Band 2, £25,272 Per annum pro rata Hours: Part time, 15 per week, Monday to Friday, 6:00pm to 9:00pm All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working Do you enjoy working in a busy environment? Are you organised, reliable and take pride in doing a job well? Do you enjoy helping people and working as part of a team? Are you looking for a regular part-time evening role where your work really matters? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for someone to join our friendly Pathology Support Unit in a permanent part-time evening role, working Monday to Friday, 6:00pm to 9:00pm. No previous laboratory experience is required – we'll provide all the training and support you need to help you settle into the role and become a valued member of the team. If you have experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, administration or another busy workplace, you likely already have many of the transferable skills we're looking for, and we'd encourage you to apply. 'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute' Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Interview date: 27 July 2026 ### Main duties of the job As a Healthcare Science Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping our laboratories deliver timely test results by ensuring patient samples are received and accurately recorded on our computer systems. You'll support laboratory staff and healthcare professionals across the hospital, helping to ensure samples and requests are handled safely and efficiently. Every shift is different, and everything you do contributes to safe, effective patient care. We're looking for someone who is reliable, organised and enjoys working as part of a team. You'll be confident using a computer, have good attention to detail and take pride in doing a job well. You'll enjoy working in a busy environment, be able to follow procedures accurately and remain calm when priorities change. You'll communicate confidently and professionally with colleagues and healthcare staff, understand the importance of handling information confidentially and be committed to providing a high-quality service. Milton Keynes University Hospital is committed to investing in both its people and its laboratories. Our Pathology service has benefited from significant investment in modern equipment and facilities, and we foster a friendly, supportive culture where staff are encouraged to share ideas, contribute to service improvements and work together to provide an excellent service ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities NHS Staff Survey: Our Compassionate Culture and Leadership scores reflect a workplace where kindness, respect, and empathy are the norm—not the exception. 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. Please refer to attached Job description for further information. We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. 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. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system.  Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.   This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Good interpersonal and customer service skills. - Accurate data entry and record keeping skills. - Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise routine tasks. - Methodical approach with attention to detail. - Ability to follow written procedures and instructions accurately. - Ability to identify and escalate issues appropriately. ### Experience **Essential** - Experience working in a customer-facing, administrative, operational or service environment - Experience handling information accurately and maintaining records. - Experience working in an environment requiring accuracy and attention to detail. **Desirable** - Experience in NHS Healthcare Science ### Communication **Essential** - Clear verbal and written communication skills - Ability to communicate professionally with colleagues, service users and external contacts - Good telephone manner. ### Qualifications and knowledge **Essential** - Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE or equivalent) including English, Math’s or Science or equivalent experience gained in the similar laboratory role. - Basic IT skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications. - Awareness of Information Governance principles, including confidentiality, data protection and the secure handling of patient information - Awareness of health and safety responsibilities in the workplace. **Desirable** - Awareness of healthcare, laboratory, or scientific environments. ### Personal and people development **Essential** - Ability to work independently within established procedures and under supervision. - Ability to work effectively as part of a team. - Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands. - Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training. ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 600.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10440940) - [person specification (docx, 121.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10440943) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references.