Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides a broad range of general medical and surgical services for more than 400,000 people every year.

Our mission:
"Milton Keynes is a hospital committed to learning, to honesty, and to the best possible care and experience for every patient, every time."​

About us:

Milton Keynes Hospital occupies a 60-hectare site to the south of the city centre.

We are a medium sized district general hospital, serving Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.

The hospital has approximately 400 inpatient beds, and provides a broad range of general medical and surgical services.

We have a busy A&E Department that manages all medical, surgical and child health emergency admissions.

As our local population grows, we continue to develop our facilities.

In addition to providing general acute services, Milton Keynes Hospital increasingly provides more specialist services, including cancer care, cardiology and oral surgery.

We have responsibility for treating premature babies born locally. Some of the babies we treat are born as early as 24 weeks old (16 weeks early), and weigh as little as 500 grams.

Science & Healthcare

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

You must understand ISO15189 standards, demonstrate proficiency with analytical equipment, and ensure compliance with national and Trust standards in Blood Sciences. Attention to detail is essential.

You will support a 24/7 lab service, operate analytical equipment, maintain devices, assist in diagnostics, and ensure compliance with national and Trust standards for patient care.

Science

Healthcare

Milton Keynes

Department: Blood Sciences - Chemical Pathology Band 4: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working An opportunity has arisen within this busy Pathology service to join the Blood Science (Chemical Pathology) team. The post holder will be part of a team of Associate Practitioners assisting in the delivery of a diagnostic service analysing blood, urine, faeces and other materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital. Awareness of the requirements for compliance with the ISO15189 standards is a key requirement for this role. We look to continually improve our services for our patients and are therefore looking for staff with the right attitude who will work with us to achieve this. We are looking for a competent and versatile person with an absolute attention to detail. We are committed to the quality of service we provide our patients and users and have been awarded ISO 15189 accreditation for Haematology/Blood Transfusion and Chemistry repertoires. The laboratory is also an IBMS training laboratory. For further information, please contact on Furzana Malik, Chemical Pathology Operational Manager at Furzana.Malik@mkuh.nhs.uk or 01908 995831. * Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* Interview date: 21.05.2025 You will support the 24/7 laboratory service and 7 day working across the Trust within contracted hours. You will be expected to work a 7-day shift pattern during the hours 0730-2000 or as operationally required. You will use and demonstrable proficiency of all analytical equipment within the department, and those Point of Care Testing devices controlled by the department, perform equipment maintenance, IQC and assist in EQA procedures. * The post holder will be part of a team of Associate Practitioners assisting in the delivery of a diagnostic service analysing blood, urine, faeces and other materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital. * The post holder will undertake their responsibilities within the Blood Sciences department to meet all required national and Trust standards. "We Care We Communicate We Collaborate We Contribute" "90% reported feeling trusted to do their job and always knowing their responsibilities" (NHS Staff Survey 2023). 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: Furzana Malik Job title: Chemical Pathology Operational Manager Email address: Furzana.Malik@mkuh.nhs.uk

Department: Blood Sciences - Chemical PathologyBand 4: £26,530 - £29,114 per annumFull-time: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible workingAn opportunity has arisen within this busy Pathology service to join the Blood Science (Chemical Pathology) team.The post holder will be part of a team of Associate Practitioners assisting in the delivery of a diagnostic service analysing blood, urine, faeces and other materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital. Awareness of the requirements for compliance with the ISO15189 standards is a key requirement for this role. We look to continually improve our services for our patients and are therefore looking for staff with the right attitude who will work with us to achieve this. We are looking for a competent and versatile person with an absolute attention to detail.We are committed to the quality of service we provide our patients and users and have been awarded ISO 15189 accreditation for Haematology/Blood Transfusion and Chemistry repertoires. The laboratory is also an IBMS training laboratory.For further information, please contact on Furzana Malik, Chemical Pathology Operational Manager at Furzana.Malik@mkuh.nhs.uk or 01908 995831. * Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role*      Interview date: 21.05.2025You will support the 24/7 laboratory service and 7 day working across the Trust within contracted hours. You will be expected to work a 7-day shift pattern during the hours 0730-2000 or as operationally required. You will use and demonstrable proficiency of all analytical equipment within the department, and those Point of Care Testing devices controlled by the department, perform equipment maintenance, IQC and assist in EQA procedures. * The post holder will be part of a team of Associate Practitioners assisting in the delivery of a diagnostic service analysing blood, urine, faeces and other materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital. * The post holder will undertake their responsibilities within the Blood Sciences department to meet all required national and Trust standards.      "We Care We Communicate We Collaborate We Contribute""90% reported feeling trusted to do their job and always knowing their responsibilities" (NHS Staff Survey 2023).BenefitsYou 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: Furzana Malik Job title: Chemical Pathology Operational Manager Email address: Furzana.Malik@mkuh.nhs.uk

Associate Biomedical Practitioner - Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

&lt;strong&gt;Department: Blood Sciences - Chemical Pathology&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Band 4: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;An opportunity has arisen within this busy Pathology service to join the Blood Science (Chemical Pathology) team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The post holder will be part of a team of Associate Practitioners assisting in the delivery of a diagnostic service analysing blood, urine, faeces and other materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital. Awareness of the requirements for compliance with the ISO15189 standards is a key requirement for this role. We look to continually improve our services for our patients and are therefore looking for staff with the right attitude who will work with us to achieve this. We are looking for a competent and versatile person with an absolute attention to detail.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are committed to the quality of service we provide our patients and users and have been awarded ISO 15189 accreditation for Haematology/Blood Transfusion and Chemistry repertoires. The laboratory is also an IBMS training laboratory.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further information, please contact on Furzana Malik, Chemical Pathology Operational Manager at &lt;strong&gt;Furzana.Malik@mkuh.nhs.uk &lt;/strong&gt;or 01908 995831.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interview date: 21.05.2025 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;You will support the 24/7 laboratory service and 7 day working across the Trust within contracted hours. You will be expected to work a 7-day shift pattern during the hours 0730-2000 or as operationally required. You will use and demonstrable proficiency of all analytical equipment within the department, and those Point of Care Testing devices controlled by the department, perform equipment maintenance, IQC and assist in EQA procedures.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The post holder will be part of a team of Associate Practitioners assisting in the delivery of a diagnostic service analysing blood, urine, faeces and other materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and effective resource management within the hospital.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The post holder will undertake their responsibilities within the Blood Sciences department to meet all required national and Trust standards.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;"We Care We Communicate We Collaborate We Contribute"&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;"90% reported feeling trusted to do their job and always knowing their responsibilities" (NHS Staff Survey 2023).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Benefits&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;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:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Free on-site parking&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Free tea and coffee&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Great flexible working opportunities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Discounted gym membership&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lease car scheme&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Generous annual leave and pension scheme&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;On site nursery (chargeable)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Extensive staff health and well-being programme&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Furzana Malik Job title: Chemical Pathology Operational Manager Email address: Furzana.Malik@mkuh.nhs.uk

Associate Biomedical Practitioner

You must have strong Microsoft skills, a typing speed of 60+ wpm, exceptional organizational skills, flexibility, teamwork ability, and the capacity to work under pressure across all medical specialties.

You will ensure accurate clinical correspondence, collaborate with teams, and support patient communications across specialties for optimal data quality and efficiency.

Clinical Documentation Administrator Department: Patient Access Band 3 Hours: 33.5 hours per week all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working Patient Access has an exciting opportunity for 1 x 33.5 hour Clinical Documentation Administrator to join the team on a fixed term contract until 24th December 2025. The successful applicants will ideally have previously worked in a medical or healthcare setting with knowledge of medical terminology. Experience of using Microsoft packages is essential. Training will be given on eCare and the patient administration systems used, if needed. Typing speed must be a minimum of 60 words per minute. The successful applicants must be able to demonstrate exceptional organisational skills. The role requires the ability to multitask with prioritisation of tasks. The role can be very busy with varying demands depending on the needs of the service. The successful applicants must always therefore be able to work well under pressure remaining courteous and professional. The successful candidates must be flexible to the changing needs of the department and teams, as needed. They must enjoy working as part of a large team. We are looking for someone who has the ability to adapt and work across all medical specialties as needed with excellent keyboard skills. You will be working within a large team and will need to deliver on performance targets. Interview date: 14 May 2025 To build a comprehensive working knowledge of all specialties supported by the Clinical Documentation team to deliver an efficient multi-specialty clinical correspondence admin function, ensuring that the highest levels of data quality and accuracy are maintained. Working in collaboration with Divisional administration teams, Consultants, and Transcription services, the post holder will be key to facilitating a smooth patient communications and pathways. There is an opportunity to work from home and this will be discussed in more detail at interview. We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute 80% of Administrative and Clerical colleagues feel that MKUH has made reasonable adjustments to enable them to do their work.(NHS Staff Survey 2023). 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: Ethan Kent Job title: Deputy Med. Records & Clinical Docs. Admin Manager Email address: ethan.kent@mkuh.nhs.uk

Clinical Documentation AdministratorDepartment: Patient AccessBand 3Hours: 33.5 hours per week all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible workingPatient Access has an exciting opportunity for 1 x 33.5 hour Clinical Documentation Administrator to join the team on a fixed term contract until 24th December 2025. The successful applicants will ideally have previously worked in a medical or healthcare setting with knowledge of medical terminology.Experience of using Microsoft packages is essential. Training will be given on eCare and the patient administration systems used, if needed. Typing speed must be a minimum of 60 words per minute.The successful applicants must be able to demonstrate exceptional organisational skills. The role requires the ability to multitask with prioritisation of tasks. The role can be very busy with varying demands depending on the needs of the service.The successful applicants must always therefore be able to work well under pressure remaining courteous and professional. The successful candidates must be flexible to the changing needs of the department and teams, as needed. They must enjoy working as part of a large team.We are looking for someone who has the ability to adapt and work across all medical specialties as needed with excellent keyboard skills. You will be working within a large team and will need to deliver on performance targets.Interview date: 14 May 2025To build a comprehensive working knowledge of all specialties supported by the Clinical Documentation team to deliver an efficient multi-specialty clinical correspondence admin function, ensuring that the highest levels of data quality and accuracy are maintained.Working in collaboration with Divisional administration teams, Consultants, and Transcription services, the post holder will be key to facilitating a smooth patient communications and pathways.There is an opportunity to work from home and this will be discussed in more detail at interview.We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute80% of Administrative and Clerical colleagues feel that MKUH has made reasonable adjustments to enable them to do their work.(NHS Staff Survey 2023).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: Ethan Kent Job title: Deputy Med. Records & Clinical Docs. Admin Manager Email address: ethan.kent@mkuh.nhs.uk

Clinical Document Administrator - Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

&lt;strong&gt;Clinical Documentation Administrator&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Department: Patient Access&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Band 3 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hours: 33.5 hours per week all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Patient Access has an exciting opportunity for 1 x 33.5 hour Clinical Documentation Administrator to join the team on a fixed term contract until 24th December 2025. The successful applicants will ideally have previously worked in a medical or healthcare setting with knowledge of medical terminology.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Experience of using Microsoft packages is essential. Training will be given on eCare and the patient administration systems used, if needed. Typing speed must be a minimum of 60 words per minute.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The successful applicants must be able to demonstrate exceptional organisational skills. The role requires the ability to multitask with prioritisation of tasks. The role can be very busy with varying demands depending on the needs of the service.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The successful applicants must always therefore be able to work well under pressure remaining courteous and professional. The successful candidates must be flexible to the changing needs of the department and teams, as needed. They must enjoy working as part of a large team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are looking for someone who has the ability to adapt and work across all medical specialties as needed with excellent keyboard skills. You will be working within a large team and will need to deliver on performance targets.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Interview date: 14 May 2025&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To build a comprehensive working knowledge of all specialties supported by the Clinical Documentation team to deliver an efficient multi-specialty clinical correspondence admin function, ensuring that the highest levels of data quality and accuracy are maintained.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Working in collaboration with Divisional administration teams, Consultants, and Transcription services, the post holder will be key to facilitating a smooth patient communications and pathways.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;There is an opportunity to work from home and this will be discussed in more detail at interview.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;80% of Administrative and Clerical colleagues feel that MKUH has made reasonable adjustments to enable them to do their work.(NHS Staff Survey 2023).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ethan Kent Job title: Deputy Med. Records &amp;amp; Clinical Docs. Admin Manager Email address: ethan.kent@mkuh.nhs.uk

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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