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    Pathology Out of Hours Driver | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

    University Hospitals of Leicester - Leicester

    PermanentPart time

    Pathology Stores and Logistics, based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, is looking for 1 new driver to join our out of hours team. The role will operate on a rotation pattern; with 2 weekday evening shifts from 16:45 - 00:15 and 1 weekend shift either 08:30 - 16:30 or 16:30 to 00:30. There may be opportunity for overtime shifts. Clean driving license, ability to work independently and good communication skills essential. The role involves driving a Pathology VW caddy van between the 3 Leicester Hospitals collecting, transporting and delivering pathology samples, Pathology reagents, blood products, post and pharmacy items. The post holder will need to and maintain patient confidentiality at all times and be able to manage their own time when driving. Lifting and handling of laboratory materials will be required. Full training will be provided for all aspects of the role. Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust • Ensuring van checks are performed before driving. • Collecting and delivering pathology samples between the 3 Leicester hospitals. • Safely transporting patients samples to the Leicester Royal Infirmary Pathology laboratories, following agreed processes. • Collecting and delivering Pharmacy products between sites. • Collecting and delivering post. • Handling and prioritising emergency collection requests. This advert closes on Friday 28 Aug 2026

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    ENT Pathway Support Coordinator | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

    University Hospitals of Leicester - Leicester

    PermanentFull time

    We are looking for a well-motivated, flexible and adaptable person who enjoys a challenge to join the busy ENT Admin Team. This role will include admin duties, preparing clinics, sitting clinic reception, and liaising with patients, clinicians and the rest of the ENT team. The right applicant will ideally have previous clerical and customer service experience. You should be enthusiastic, motivated and have excellent communication and organisational skills. You should be able to work well under pressure and have the ability to prioritise your own workload. You will be expected to use your initiative and discretion, have an enthusiasm for your work and an excellent ‘team’ working ethos which is essential for our service to succeed. To prep allocated consultant clinic notes. Sit on the main clinic reception and report patient attendance. Ensure all relevant information required for outpatient appointments is recorded and in the case notes. To update any missing outcomes from clinic and chase to complete clinic outcome. To attend in-service training meetings to ensure skills and knowledge are kept up-to-date and appropriate to post. Any other administration duties commensurate with the role and service needs. Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: • high-quality care for all, • being a great place to work, • partnerships for impact, and • research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: • we are compassionate, • we are proud, • we are inclusive, and • we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ 1. Ensure accurate and timely processing of clinical and administrative correspondence. 2. Prioritise work in appropriate order to ensure work is completed within agreed targets times. 3. Clinic preparation specifically retrieval of notes, filing, tracking in and out. 4. Photocopying, filing, or any administrative duties as deemed necessary to support the patient journey. 5. To utilise the NerveCentre system to update case note tracking.. 6. To ensure all outcomes are recorded accurately electronically. 7. To attend all mandatory training as required by the CMG/Trust. This advert closes on Thursday 27 Aug 2026

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    Bank Facilities Assistant - Portering | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

    Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust - Shrewsbury

    PermanentFull time

    This is an exciting opportunity for a positive and hardworking individual to join our Bank Portering Team. We provide a wide range of duties created by the demands of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. These duties include the movement of patients throughout the Trust, collection and delivery of mail, transport of blood products, movement of office furniture, the movement of waste and a host of duties that provide a high standard of care to our patients. The successful candidate should have a basic knowledge of using a mobile device as iPods are an integral part of the Facilities Assistant role. • To carry out duties relating to specialist departments, including outside agencies such as Shropdoc. • To assist the Chargehand Porters with the training and induction of new staff for an initial period until they feel confident to carry out the duties on their own. • To collect and deliver hostess trolleys and crockery trolleys between the wards and the Catering Department. • To collect dirty linen and general refuse from all wards and departments disposal cupboards and the accommodation block and dispose of in the compactor located in the loading bay area. Dirty linen to be loaded into linen cages and placed on the loading bay awaiting collection. • To circulate mail and clerical data to all wards and departments within the hospital and collect and deliver mail off site. The successful candidate will be expected to work on a rotational basis which will include 24 hour cover including, weekends, nights and bank holidays. The post holder will ensure that the Portering service is of the highest quality and efficiency and will work within Trust Values. For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack This advert closes on Monday 24 Aug 2026

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    Pharmacy Support Officer (Aseptic) | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

    Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust - Shrewsbury

    PermanentPart time

    The role of the pharmacy Support Officer (Aseptic) is a varied one, you will never be bored! The Aseptic Unit is a specialised clean area within Pharmacy where injectable products are manufactured. These products treat chemotherapy patients or are used in diagnostic tests. You will be working in the Aseptic Cleanrooms, carrying out stock control within the Pharmacy Department and delivering medication the ward/clinic areas. Main duties include:- • Cleaning of the aseptic cleanrooms and support areas. • Disinfecting and transferring work into clean room hatches and isolators. • Replenishing stocks in Aseptic areas, maintaining good stock control. • Assembling ingredients and sundries needed for preparation. • Assisting in the processing of aseptically prepared products. • Processing and organisation of the rental laundry service. • Assisting in the ordering, receipt and despatch of pharmaceutical products and sundries. Using the pharmacy computer systems to maintain stock records, documentation and labels where appropriate. • Filing of prescriptions and documentation according to local policy and procedures. • Delivering medicines produced by the Aseptic Services section of the pharmacy, to the ward/clinic areas. • Safely delivering radiopharmaceuticals to Nuclear Medicine department. • Disposing of different types of waste, according to local policy and procedure. • Carrying out selected quality control tests including environmental monitoring. The Aseptic service also supplies ready-made chemotherapy, intravenous nutrition and other products to hospital patients. The Aseptic team consists of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Senior Pharmacy Support Officers and Pharmacy Support Officers. They all have an important role to play in the provision of high quality medicinal products to the patients. Come and join us and help make a difference. Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times. We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care. Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding. By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day. For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. This advert closes on Thursday 27 Aug 2026

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    Staff Nurse - Neonatal | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Preston

    ContractPart time

    Excellent and exciting opportunities are currently available within our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and we are seeking dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated nurses to join our friendly, well established and experienced team. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is one of the Level 3 Centre’s within the Lancashire and South Cumbria Neonatal Network and part of the North West Neonatal Operational Delivery Network. As a supportive team we believe that you will learn so many new specialised skills which will stand you in good stead to further your nursing career. This role is demanding at times however, it is so rewarding and worthwhile. You will also be highly motivated with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and have the ability to work independently as a lone worker and within a multi-disciplinary team setting. *****PLEASE NOTE***** Full UK NMC Registration is required for this vacancy and any applications from overseas candidates who are not registered with NMC will not be considered. Student Nurses who are due to qualify in August/September 2025 are encouraged to apply. Care of babies and their families across the neonatal service in the different clinical settings: transitional care, special care, high dependency and intensive care. Promote Family Integrated Care and the accreditation of the Breast Feeding Friendly Initiative. Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver best quality care and outcomes. The unit is comprised of 28 cots – providing intensive, high dependency, special care and transitional care for babies in the Preston and South Ribble area as well as premature and sick babies from other parts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria region. The Unit offers therapies such as cooling, high frequency oscillation and nitric. In addition, we have a Neonatal Outreach team and dedicated research nurses all working collaboratively within the organisation to provide a seamless service that addresses the needs of neonates through to childhood. You must have a commitment to delivering high quality, safe care in partnership with families. As a member of our friendly and professional team you will be reliable, flexible and motivated. You will be active in fostering a positive working environment which allows staff to show initiative and thrive. Care of babies in the different clinical environments within neonatal services: • Respiratory support • Nutritional support • Thermoregulation • Circulatory support • Hygiene • Communication, privacy and dignity • Family Separation and Support • Developmental Care • Pain • Vascular access • Infection • Jaundice • Cooling therapies • Tissue Viability This advert closes on Monday 17 Aug 2026

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    Biomedical Scientist Clinical Biochemistry | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Bedford

    PermanentFull time

    We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist to join our Clinical Biochemistry team, supporting services across both hospital sites. This is a permanent, full-time position, primarily based at Bedford Hospital, with an expectation to work at the Luton & Dunstable site as required to meet service needs. Following completion of training, the successful candidate will participate in the 24/7 shift rota, providing essential clinical biochemistry services to patients across the Trust. Our department is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and professional practice. We hold UKAS accreditation and IBMS/HCPC training status, and are one of the few organisations accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science across Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Science. This reflects our strong commitment to quality, training and ongoing professional development. Join our forward-thinking team as we continue to expand on-site testing and integrate our services to improve patient care. If you are motivated, innovative and enthusiastic about contributing to high-quality, cutting-edge clinical science, we would be delighted to hear from you. For further information, please contact Carla Burnett on 01582 718820. Please note:Interviews will be held in person at Bedford Hospital. As an HCPC‑registered Biomedical Scientist, you will: • Be responsible for the day‑to‑day operations and technical activities within Biochemistry, working in line with established protocols and standards. • Support senior laboratory staff in delivering a high‑quality, efficient, and effective service. • Work across both the Luton and Bedford sites and, once fully trained, participate in the 24/7 shift rota. • Contribute to the delivery of training in accordance with the departmental training policy. • Be accountable for your own professional practice and actions. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities. The post holder will conduct day to day operations and technical aspects of the department, for which they are employed. They will work closely with the departmental laboratory manager and laboratory senior, to ensure an effective delivery of services in line with the other blood science disciplines. The post holder will assist the departmental laboratory senior in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective service, through the Quality Management System [QMS] and quality monitoring process using key performance indicators. In conjunction with the departmental laboratory manager and laboratory senior the post holder will maintain an effective operational structure for blood sciences ensuring the professional infra-structure is maintained to assist other staff to undertake training and achieve competencies for UKAS accreditation standards. The post holder is expected to coordinate clinical activities with the departmental clinical team. They will be expected to implement policies and procedures, relevant to their grade, that the service is required to comply with; including UKAS standards, national and European legislation and discipline specific regulatory bodies. The post holder will have responsibilities for and support staff in the department of employment, including training, development, and performance. This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026

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    Endpoint Configuration and Deployment Lead | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

    Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust - Shrewsbury

    ContractFull time

    The post holder will support the Endpoint and Licensing Manager by leading the design, configuration and deployment function of the Endpoint estate comprising of Desktop PC / Laptop, computers on wheels, Digital Dictation devices as well as iOS devices including iPhones, iPods and iPads used by the customers/clients. The post holder will lead the technical design, planning and delivery of the Endpoint workstream for the Patient Record Transformation Programme, coordinating deployment activity for key digital programmes and ensuring work is completed on time, documented appropriately and transitioned into business as usual. They will attend programme meetings, provide highlight reports, manage risks and escalations, advise stakeholders using specialist knowledge, and ensure a structured, analytical approach to problem solving in line with agreed standards and procedures. Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times. We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care. Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding. By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day. Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP) Our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose-built facility to improve patient care and team experience. We are actively recruiting, and successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, including full consultation and support for staff. View full details of HTP For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. This advert closes on Friday 28 Aug 2026

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    Consultant in Respiratory Medicine | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT - Swindon

    PermanentPart time

    Are you ready to shape the future of respiratory care? Great Western Hospital is seeking enthusiastic and forward-thinking Respiratory Consultants to join our team as part of an exciting reconfiguration of our respiratory services. About the Role We are recruiting 5 additional consultants to help meet the growing needs of our local population. This expansion is driven by rising demand, advances in respiratory medicine, and our commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. You will play a key role in a new service model focused on reducing inpatient stays, enhancing targeted outpatient capacity, supporting better discharge, and empowering patient self-management. About You • GMC-registered with specialist accreditation in Respiratory Medicine (or within 6 months of CCT). • Committed to high-quality, patient-centred care and continuous improvement. • Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills. • Enthusiastic about innovation, teaching, and service development. Specialist Pathway Development We actively encourage you to develop subspecialty interests and lead innovative pathways in areas such as: • Asthma and biologics therapy • Lung cancer and EBUS • Interstitial lung disease • Sleep and domiciliary ventilation • Community respiratory MDT support We welcome informal visits and discussions. Contact Dr Robert Allcock (Clinic Lead) atrobert.allcock@nhs.netor call 01793 646315 or Sarah Orr Manager for Respiratory and Cardiology sarah.orr4@nhs.net Key Responsibilities • Manage inpatients on two respiratory wards, co-leading daily handovers, and ward rounds. • Develop sub-specialty interests (e.g., biologics for asthma, interstitial lung disease, EBUS, interventional pleural work) in line with departmental needs. • Deliver respiratory expertise “upstream” via community MDTs and upgraded Advice & Guidance. • Participate in and help expand our pleural and EBUS clinics and run a daily respiratory hot clinic. • Take part in the general medical on-call rota, with potential for a respiratory specialty on-call. • Engage in teaching, clinical audit, continuing medical education, and service development. • Support and supervise junior colleagues, contribute to clinical governance, and risk management. What We Offer • A supportive, collaborative team environment guided by our STAR values: Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect. • Flexible job plans designed for continuity of care and sustainable work-life balance. • Opportunities to lead and innovate in service delivery, with protected time for professional activities. • The chance to develop your own areas of clinical interest and shape the future of respiratory care in Swindon Why Swindon?Swindon is a vibrant, well-connected town offering an excellent quality of life. • Location: Ideally situated between Bristol and Reading, with direct rail links to London and easy access to the Cotswolds and the South West. • Lifestyle: Choose from modern town living or picturesque Cotswold villages, all within easy reach of the hospital • Amenities: Swindon boasts excellent schools, shopping, leisure facilities, and green spaces. • Community: A welcoming, diverse community with a strong sense of local pride and plenty of activities for families and professionals alike. • Growth: Swindon is consistently rated as one of the best places to live and work, with a thriving local economy and affordable housing Management and Leadership Responsibilities: All staff in each Division are accountable through their Lead Clinician to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Division. Consultants are key members of the Trust and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to services to improve patient experience. In your role as a consultant, you will be expected: • to support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team. • to contribute to leading and developing services in collaboration with the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trust’s business plans. • to work in partnership with colleagues in other departments and Divisions within the Trust. • to work within the Trust’s framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies. • to undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/trust wide teaching programmes • to undertake investigations and report writing for incidents, and participate in clinical risk management • to embrace a patient-focussed precision medicine style of practice to ensure efficient flow of patient care through the hospital. Please find attached a full job description and person specification This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026

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    Discharge Officer | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Milton Keynes

    ContractPart time

    Discharge Officer – Integrated Discharge Hub Department Integrated Discharge Hub Band 4 :£28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata if part time 2 posts available on a fixed term contract or secondment Hours: 37.5 per week fixed term until 8 September 2027 or 30 hours per week fixed term until 3 August 2027.All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working The Integrated Discharge Hub (IDH) has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Discharge Officer to join its dynamic team on a fixed-term basis or secondment. The IDH supports safe, timely patient discharges, helping maintain effective patient flow and hospital capacity. Based on a designated ward, you will work closely with the Discharge Practitioner, ward teams, patients, families, the Operations Centre, and external partners to coordinate discharge plans, manage delays, and ensure clear, patient-centred communication. This fast-paced role requires excellent organisational skills, confidence working with multiple stakeholders, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. You will take an operational approach to discharge management, with flexibility to support other wards when needed. The role includes rota-based shifts across 7 days, between 08:00 and 20:00 (7.5 hour shifts) For further details or an informal visit contact Jane Bignall, IDH Lead 01908 995171 or via e-mail jane.bignall@mkuh.nhs.uk. Interview date 18 September 2026 Please note that we are unable to sponsor this role They feel supported in their employers making reasonable adjustments to help them carry out their work, rating an 82.9%''NHS Survey, 2024'' 'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute' To provide integral support to the operational duties of the Integrated Discharge Hub that will operate seven days a week, 8am – 8pm. This involves working with multiple services/providers, patients, relatives and wards to plan safe, effective and efficient patient centred discharges from hospital. The Discharge Officer role is to be ward-based to provide support and guidance to the MDT on the ward by collating key information and sharing this with the appropriate professionals/services to support a safe discharge. 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. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards. Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030. Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH -News - Milton Keynes University Hospital- For further information about Milton Keynes please visit -Visit Milton Keynes Communication and Key Relationships To ensure communication is clear and carried out in a way that consistently displays professionalism and MKUH values at all times to ensure effective working relationships with colleagues, clients/patients and other professionals/agencies. The post holder will communicate in person, via telephone calls, emails and MS Teams and ensure information is provided and received in line with GDPR and Information Governance. This will require high levels of interpersonal skills and a level of tact and empathy. This will also require advising and signposting to appropriate services. Administration Duties To collaboratively work with the patient and/or representative along with MDT professionals to gather information to contribute to the completion of the IDH referral form to enable safe and timely discharge planning. To manage complex and sensitive information on a daily basis, using empathy and reassurance skills at all times with all people. Ensure that information is recorded and shared in line with information governance Discharge Planning To lead on simple discharge planning working with the MDT to ensure discharge is safe and seamless. To identify and escalate barriers in relation to a simple discharge and initiate actions to resolve them in order to facilitate safe and efficient discharge Improving Patient Journey As part of the MDT identify barriers to a patients discharge and escalate to the appropriate professional to address. Ensure patients who have been identified as suitable for discharge outside core working hours are reviewed and clear discharge plans are documented Please refer to the attached job description for further information This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Sep 2026

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    Associate Practitioner | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Milton Keynes

    PermanentFull time

    Associate Practitioner Department: Cellular Pathology Department Band 4, £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum pro rata Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working The Cellular Pathology department at #TeamMKUH have recently had a business case approved to expand our workforce due to our popular and growing services. As the demand for pathology services increases, we are investing in our workforce, welcoming talented Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners, Assistant Technical Officers, administration staff and other registered healthcare professionals who bring fresh expertise and innovation to the department. This investment in service will support a move to a 6-day working week. 'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute' Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Interview date: 14 September 2026 Cellular Pathology is a busy but friendly department processing more than 23,000 histology specimens and 1200 diagnostic cytology specimens per year and plays a vital role in the Trust’s diagnostics cancer service. We are looking for a competent and versatile individual with a positive ‘can do’ attitude who is willing to learn new skills to join our team in the role of Associate Practitioner. The successful candidate will have previous laboratory experience. They will participate in core duties within the laboratory including receiving and processing patient samples, data entry, equipment operation and maintenance, managing laboratory stock control and waste disposal, digital scanning of slides and referrals to specialist centres, microtomy and embedding and IHC support, amongst other tasks. Training will be given to achieve competency. The successful candidate will have GCSEs in Science, Maths, and English, and an NVQ level 3 or equivalent level qualification or qualifications with a laboratory relevance / equivalent experience in a relevant discipline. In addition to this, you must also have good verbal and written communication skills, have basic IT skills and enjoy working individually and in a team. The role involves some lifting and handling tasks. 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. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards. Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030. Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH -News - Milton Keynes University Hospital- For further information about Milton Keynes please visit -Visit Milton Keynes NHS Staff Survey: 73.4% of our staff feel they receive the respect they deserve from colleagues—a meaningful improvement from last year. At MKUH, mutual respect isn’t just a value—it’s a daily reality. Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Liaise closely with departmental technical, administrative, and clinical staff to ensure that all technical work is performed to required standards. To liaise with other healthcare professionals in a professional and competent manner providing approved departmental information as appropriate. Be able to work both independently and as part of a departmental team. To attend departmental and other meetings as required. To attend external training and educational courses when required Always maintain a professional approach to work behaving courteously and with professional maturity. 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. This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Sep 2026

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