Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Cambridge

PermanentPart time

Are you an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse looking to develop your career within one of the UK's leading specialist allergy services? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) Allergy Service as a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a nationally recognised tertiary service delivering specialist care to both adult and paediatric patients with allergic disease. Working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of outstanding, evidence-based care while supporting innovation, education, research and continuous service improvement. The post holder is a recognised expert in the specialty, and will be responsible for... Assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes and undertaking specialist nursing procedures Providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff. This includes the provision of specialist education and training for other staff and students Implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence based care You will be Required to undertake research and lead clinical audits in own specialist area and provide line management to junior nurses within the team and other members of the team as required. Come Nurse with us… Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live. You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes. Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? • Our values and reputation for outstanding care • Opportunities to experience a range of specialities • Career and development opportunities • Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team • Research experience and opportunities • Lovely location and quality of life • Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air) Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa - or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 17 Aug 2026 Interviews are due to be held on 28 Aug 2026 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. This advert closes on Monday 17 Aug 2026

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Preston

PermanentFull time

Divisional Nurse and AHP Director (Medicine) Band 8D – Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust We are seeking an experienced and compassionate senior leader to provide professional nursing and AHP leadership across our Medicine Division. This pivotal role is responsible for the quality, safety, experience and effectiveness of care across a large and complex surgical portfolio. Working closely with the Divisional Director and Divisional Medical Director, you will help shape strategic priorities, drive improvement and ensure the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centred care. You will lead on patient safety, clinical governance, professional standards and workforce planning, fostering a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues feel supported and empowered. The role includes oversight of safe staffing, recruitment and retention, quality improvement activity and the non‑medical clinical budget, along with participation in the senior on‑call rota. We are looking for a highly organised, compassionate leader who can inspire teams, work effectively across divisions and champion personalised, high‑quality care. You must be a registered Nurse or AHP (NMC/HCPC), educated to Master’s level or equivalent, with substantial senior leadership experience in complex acute settings. For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Catherine Gregory. Apply via NHS Jobs. As Divisional Nurse and AHP Director, you will: • Provide strong, visible professional leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate care across the division. • Lead the strategic direction, professional standards, and quality of all nursing, AHP and non‑medical clinical services, working in partnership with the Divisional Director and Divisional Medical Director. • Oversee clinical governance, including STAR quality assurance, risk management, patient experience, service improvement and compliance with statutory and regulatory standards. • Ensure safe staffing, taking the lead on workforce planning, recruitment, retention and skill‑mix optimisation across all clinical teams. • Manage and develop senior nursing/AHP leaders (Matrons, Professional Leads, Governance Team) to embed a culture of continuous improvement and high professional standards. • Provide leadership on infection prevention and control, safeguarding, privacy and dignity, and building a positive safety culture. • Oversee financial stewardship of non‑medical clinical budgets, ensuring resources are used effectively and contribute to service transformation and improvement. • Work collaboratively across organisational boundaries to support service redesign, pathway development, research, education and innovation. • Deputise for the Divisional Director and represent the division at senior forums as required. Working for Our Organisation Working at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals means joining a compassionate, values‑driven organisation committed to delivering excellent patient care and supporting its people to thrive. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and continuous improvement, where every colleague is valued for their contribution and encouraged to develop, lead and innovate. Our focus on high standards, learning, inclusion and professional integrity underpins everything we do, and we are proud to create an environment where staff feel supported, empowered and motivated to make a meaningful difference every day. As Divisional Nurse and AHP Director, you will provide strong, visible professional leadership across the division, ensuring the delivery of safe, high‑quality and compassionate care. You will lead on clinical governance, patient experience, quality improvement and regulatory compliance, working closely with the Divisional Director and Divisional Medical Director to shape strategic priorities and service transformation. The role oversees nursing, AHP and non‑medical workforce leadership, including safe staffing, recruitment and retention, professional development, and embedding a positive, inclusive culture. You will ensure effective resource and budget management, lead on safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and champion evidence‑based practice, innovation and continuous improvement. The post also carries responsibility for risk management, performance oversight, and deputising at senior divisional level when required. This advert closes on Thursday 6 Aug 2026

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Preston

PermanentPart time

Do you have a passion for providing excellent care to women who require an elective caesarean section? If so, we would love you to come andjoin our motivated and forward thinking team. ✨We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic midwife to join our highly motivated midwifery team, as part of our Band 6 team responsible for supporting a woman's journey during the elective caesarean section process. ✨This is an exciting secondment opportunity for those midwives who would like to be involved in shaping the future pathway for our planned elective work. 🤱As a valued member of our team, you'll have the opportunity tomake a real differencein the lives ofmothers and babies. 🌈👶🏥Join us and Make Every Birth Experience a Positive One! Click here for video:https://youtu.be/Lde4BIgcx7s 🌟 We’re looking for midwives who are as passionate as we are about providing the best service possible. 🌟It goes without saying that you will demonstrate a caring and compassionate nature and attention to detail. 🌟You will have a calm professional manner that inspires confidence and promotes safe care, a positive culture and seamless multi-disciplinary working. 🌟You will be an excellent communicator, with good listening and advocacy skills to ensure women and their families are heard, helping them to achieve a high quality, positive and safe experience through the effective planning and management of individualised care. 🌟You will uphold the Trust values at all times and demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude to women, families and colleagues. 🌟You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and will be expected to maintain your own professional development and knowledge to enhance your skills in this role. 🌟Within this role you will have the opportunity to support women and their families through the elective caesarean process. Working closely with the Multi-Professional Team you will also be involved with the scheduling and administration process for elective caesarean section. 🌟Our Healthcare Family: Where Every Role Counts! We are proud to have a team of10,000 incredible individualsdedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Whether you're anurse,doctor,administrator, orsupport staff member, your contributionmatters. With every action you take, you're making a real difference in the lives of our service users. 🌍Community Impact:With your help, we care for370,000 peoplein our local area and provide specialist care to1.5 million individualsacrossLancashire and Cumbria. Your dedication ensures thatno onein our community is left without the care they need and deserve. 💙Sense of Purpose:Working with us isn't just ajob– it's acalling. You'll experience a profound sense ofprideknowing that every task you undertake directly impacts the well-being of our patients and staff. Together, we thrive, ensuring thatoutstanding healthcareis accessible to all in our local towns. 📈Professional Growth:Joining our team means unlocking a world of opportunities forpersonal and professional development. Fromspecialized trainingto networking with exceptional individuals, you'llbroaden your skill setand expand your career horizons. 🚀Innovation and Excellence:We encourageboldness and innovation. You'll be challenged tothink differently, push boundaries, and contribute tocontinuous improvementinitiatives. Join us and Be Part of Something Truly Meaningful!🏥🌈 As part of our team, your duties will include, but not be limited to: 🌟Providing care for women and families during the elective caesarean process. 👥Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation 🎓 Supporting and mentoring junior staff 🤝Working in collaboration with the Flow and Capacity coordinator to review and schedule elective caesarean section requests 👥Support and liaise with women who are planning a caesarean section, ensuring they are fully prepared for their elective caesarean section journey 🌟Ensure a high standard of Midwifery care is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet women's needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards and evidence based guideline 📊 Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care ⚠️ Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines 📢Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care 🎓Promote provision of education and health promotion 🏥Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness If this is not enough… we have aBIG PLANto: • Consistently deliver excellent care • Create agreat place to work • Delivervalue for money • Ensure we arefit for the future • Develop ourstaff to be the best they can be 🗨️ You can chat withAlison Wade, our Flow and Capacity Coordinator Alison.Wade@lthtr.nhs.ukorMarie Ryan, our Matron for Complex Midwifery Care:Marie.Ryan@lthtr.nhs.ukto find out more. This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Aug 2026

University College London Hospital - London

ContractFull time

An exciting opportunely has arisen for a data analyst to join the Infection Prevention & Control Team (IPC) at UCLH. Our IPC team is a large and an active body of multi professional staff consisting of IPC clinical nurse specialists, an epidemiologist, a dedicated surveillance team, microbiologists; virologists and clinical scientists. Reporting to the lead nurse for surgical site surveillance and the Senior Nurses for Infection Prevention and Control the successful candidate will work closely with the IPC team to gather ,analyse and report infection data including blood stream infections, surgical site infection as well as supporting the IPC nurses with collecting, reporting and interpreting data from clinical audits. The post holder will be responsible for collecting, reporting and analysing the data that will drive improvements in infection prevention and control across the Trust. In addition, there is a requirement to have excellent interpersonal abilities, good organisational skills and the ability to influence others. Our commitment to a nurse led IPC service is demonstrated by strong clinical & research leadership. It is an incredibly exciting and challenging time to join the IPC team and is a fantastic opportunity to work in a large forward-thinking nurse led IPC service which has excellent scope for professional development and research. Due to the high volume of applications, we have received, we need to close this advert earlier than previously advertised. This advert will now close on 09 August at Midnight. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? This advert closes on Sunday 9 Aug 2026

University College London Hospital - London

PermanentFull time

We are looking for a motivated and driven individual to join the respiratory physiology team to promote clinical excellence in respiratory and sleep diagnostics. The role will consist of performance routine and specialised lung function tests to ARTP standards for all clinical and research patients. Performance and interpretation of a range of sleep diagnostics and resultant setup of patients up on appropriate domiciliary therapy. Participation in the training and development of all junior members of the department and external students within the respiratory physiology team is must. We are constantly looking to improve and stay up to date across all areas of clinical practice so an eye for detail is essential. The successful candidate will be expected to be able to independently run all routine lung function and sleep clinics independently, as well as providing support and training to all junior members of the team. This includes supervision of them undertaking professional qualifications We are a dynamic service, working across a range of complex patient groups, always looking to improve and develop so assessment and implementation of new equipment and testing procedures will also be required. Within the respiratory physiology team we provide complex testing such as CPET and provision the of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) support and training will be given in these area but it is expected for the successful candidate to become part of the team delivering these services. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* *UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit:Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH? This advert closes on Sunday 23 Aug 2026

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Preston/Chorley

ApprenticeshipFull time

We’re excited to launch a new apprenticeship opportunity for Senior Healthcare Assistant Apprentices. These roles offer an enhanced apprenticeship salary, or, where applicable, Annex 30 will be applied. The role is ideal for those with some care experience who are ready to take the next step into a senior position. We’re committed to supporting you through the application process. Our Recruitment Team and The King’s Trust are here to help you navigate the Trac system and submit a strong, well-prepared application. We strongly encourage you to make use of this support as your application is the first step in the assessment process. Brief or incomplete applications are unlikely to be shortlisted. If you’re ready to develop your career and make a greater impact in healthcare, we’d love to hear from you. ***Please Note*** As this is an apprenticeship, we can only accept applicants who have had residence within the UK for 3 years or more. Due to funding rules, we can only offer positions for this apprenticeship to candidates who have no experience working as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker. Applicants must not hold a level 3 or higher qualification in a healthcare. If you are already working in the NHS, it may be the case that Annex 30 would apply. This relates to the rate of pay you would receive while undertaking the apprenticeship. If you meet the criteria for Annex 30 your rate of pay will be preserved at your current level for the duration of the training period. Being a Senior Healthcare Assistant is a wonderful & really valued role. You will support the delivery of a range of personal care duties for patients and a will learn to complete a range of clinical duties under the guidance and supervision of registered healthcare professionals. Duties include: assisting patients with personal hygiene, toileting, use of continence aids, catheter care, stoma care, measuring & monitoring patient output, removal of catheters, moving and handling, use of mobility appliances, correct patient positioning, assess pressure areas and skin integrity, ensuring patient safety, taking specimens including blood sugars, taking and recording physical measurements, observing patients for changes in condition, carrying out simple dressings, removal of venflons. Sometimes the role will be tough, you may see and be involved in some difficult things involving our patients, be busy and deliver some very direct personal care. We don’t want to shy away from that and we do know that this part of the role isn’t for everyone, however, for the right people, providing all kinds of support to our patients to meet their needs will be what makes you thrive. If you’ve always aspired to work for the NHS, to care for people & work alongside motivated teams, then you are going to love this role. We’ll invest in you and your development by supporting you, ensuring you keep up-to-date with all clinical competencies and from day one you will be supported to achieve qualifications in healthcare as well as meet the government standards for care within the NHS. Successful completion of this Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship enables eligible learners to apply for progression on to a full-time, non-apprenticeship Adult Nursing degree programme at the University of Lancashire. Support will be provided throughout the application process and during the transition into university life. This support includes targeted guidance and enrichment sessions delivered collaboratively by the University of Lancashire and the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals (LTH) Practice-Based Pathway teams. We are teaching hospitals, so there is a strong educational focus here, however we also know that some people want to undertake a role and thrive in it without feeling the need to undertake additional study so we will support you in whatever way works best for you. We work on a shift basis as our patients need our care and attention 24 hours a day 7 days a week so you will usually work a four shift system; early, late, twilight and nights. We cannot wait to welcome you to our interview and assessments days to show us what you are made of! • Assist the provision of good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards. • Present a positive image of self, team and the organisation • Update patient records in a timely and accurate manner • Assist patients to meet nutritional needs in line with their individual care plan. • Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. • Assist in maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care. • Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals • Contribute to maintaining safe, clean, and productive care environment, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness. • Communicate all relevant information to the Registered Nurses in a professional and timely way. • Maintain and develop own competence • Assist with resolving issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager. We know our application form can seem onerous, but its so important we have as much information about you as possible to help us decide who to invite to interview. Our application video can help you understand how to complete your application APPLICATION VIDEO LINK. Additionally, The King’s Trust, formerly known as The Prince’s Trust, is a charity that supports young people aged 16 to 30 to build confidence, develop employability skills, and succeed in both employment and training. They have kindly agreed to support candidates applying for this opportunity by offering guidance with application writing and interview preparation. Whether you’re looking to boost your confidence, strengthen your application, or simply get advice from someone experienced, their support is available to you. If you would like to access this support, please contact: • Maariyah Kalu–Maariyah.Kalu@kingstrust.org.uk • Tayyibah Munshi–Tayyibah.Munshi@kingstrust.org.uk This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Aug 2026

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Cross Site

PermanentFull time

We are delighted to invite applications for a Consultant colleague to join our joint teams. The role is a new 1.0 WTE substantive full-time Consultant post working across renal and maternal medicine teams. In renal, the post will delivergeneral nephrology outpatient clinics and dialysis outpatient care, predominantly on the Fylde Coast, with future flexibility to incorporate ward cover and specialist clinics at Royal Preston Hospital (RPH) by agreement. Maternal Medicine will constitute approximately 50% of the direct clinical care component of this post. The successful candidate will hold, or be willing to complete, training in Obstetric Medicine via the Royal College of Physicians Obstetric Medicine Credential and will contribute to the continued development of Maternal Medicine services. They will work closely with obstetric, anaesthetic, midwifery and physician colleagues to ensure delivery of high-quality medical care for pregnant and post-partum women. The duties will consist of: Obstetric / Maternal Medicine Providing consultant-level care for women with pre-existing or pregnancy-related medical conditions. Undertake antenatal, postnatal and pre-pregnancy clinics, in-reach ward reviews and participation in Maternal Medicine MDTs. Work collaboratively across disciplines and contribute to service development. Renal Medicine Provide general nephrology and dialysis outpatient care. Support inpatient renal activity as agreed. Participate in consultant cross-cover, governance, audit and education. Our Renal Department comprises Consultant teams that are divided into regional teams (West Lancashire, East Lancashire plus North Lancashire and South Cumbria as outlined below) to provide care across our service in addition to Central Lancashire. We have a variety of specialist interests amongst the team that enhance the delivery of our tertiary services. Our department is supported by 7-8 registrars, SCF research Fellowes training in renal medicine and general internal medicine alongside a large friendly and effective group of specialist and registered nursing staff, plus invaluable healthcare assistants, allied healthcare professionals and a full-time Clinical Psychologist. We have several specialist nursing teams: Kidney Choices, Vascular access, Adequacy and bone chemistry, Transplant recipient work-up, Live donor transplantation and post-transplant teams, Home Dialysis team (combined PD & HHD) and renal supportive care group. The Obstetrics and Gynaecological Department is currently made up of a team of 22 substantive consultants. We have five gynaecological oncologists and 7 obstetricians. The remaining consultants cover both obstetrics and gynaecology with a variety of special interests. Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on: • What we can offer • Job Plan/On-call Requirements • The Team Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Mr. Steve Canty, Medical Director and SilasNicholls,Chief Executive (01772) 522692. Also Dr. Beng So Clinical Director, email: beng.so@lthtr.nhs.ukor tel: 01772522749and/or Dr. Lauren Murphyinterim Clinical Director, email:lauren.murphy@lthtr.nhs.uk This advert closes on Monday 17 Aug 2026

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Preston

ContractFull time

We are looking for suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist. Come to join the team in this busy laboratory, which offers experience in a wide range of histological techniques on a fixed term contract for 24 months The role may include routine Histology, dissection, Immunocytochemistry, Electron Microscopy, Neuropathology and Non-Gynaecological Cytology. The department is fully computerised and processes approximately 34,000 surgical specimens per annum. The successful candidate must fulfill the personal specification requirements The Cellular Pathology Team work alongside 14 Consultant Histopathologist, Specialist trainees, and a SAS doctor in the Department of Cellular Pathology within a large and established Pathology Directorate providing Neuropathology, Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry, Non Gynaecological Cytology, Electron Microscopy and Autopsy services to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Transfer of histology samples Embedding and microtomy of histology blocks Staining and quality control of Histology slides Tinctorial special stains Neuropathology techniques Immunocytochemistry preparation for differential diagnosis of cancer We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path. You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of Transfer of histology samples Embedding and microtomy of histology blocks Staining and quality control of Histology slides Tinctorial special stains Neuropathology techniques Immunocytochemistry preparation for differential diagnosis of cancer Potential training in dissection Working for your organisation We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path. You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for more information To direct more junior staff regarding technical and work issues Dealing with telephone enquiries from nurses, clinicians, healthcare practitioners, giving technical advice on results and use of the service Appropriate recording of Inventory management within the section to ensure accurate recording of receipt and issue of stock Work flexibly Where appropriate, to explain testing procedures and risks to patients and their guardians; collect data on patients health and medication and to obtain informed consent for procedure, if required To assist in effective verbal and written communication by qualified and unqualified staff To communicate, as appropriate, using information technology Report any issues and complaints to appropriate person Performs work duties to the standards required as a HCPC Biomedical Scientist Undertake the correct procedures for the handling of specimens, pre and post analysis. Maintain and operate equipment used in the preparation and analysis of specimens. Perform a range of specialist and routine laboratory tests autonomously and demonstrate an understanding of the scientific basis for tests and the disease processes under investigation. Demonstrate awareness of factors affecting sample integrity, risks associated with the sample reagents, or method and other tests indicated by the outcome of the analysis. Use the main laboratory computer system in accordance with service requirements Performs work consistent with health and safety legislation, policies, procedures and assessment of risk Ensures that all adverse incidents are reported to Datix (and to the MHRA where appropriate) in a timely manner Correct and safe use and safety of equipment and physical environment. Troubleshooting complex issues on analytical equipment Receipt, checking, preparation, safe handling, dealing with spillage and storage of biological samples for analysis (including high risk samples). Teach and train staff specialised techniques This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Aug 2026

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Milton Keynes

PermanentFull time

Specialist Biomedical Scientist Department: Cellular Pathology Band 6, £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Two posts available Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working IMPORTANT: Suitable candidates must be HCPC registered, possess a BSc in Biomedical Science and have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology. 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' Interview date: 31 August 2026 The Cellular Pathology department is seeking to recruit two enthusiastic, proactive, and experienced individuals to take up the posts of Specialist Biomedical Scientists in our professional and friendly team. The individuals will be key members of the Cellular Pathology team participating in routine and specialist duties that enable the day-to-day operational delivery of the Cellular Pathology service. We are advertising two full-time permanent posts. Suitable candidates must be HCPC registered, possess a BSc in Biomedical Science and have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology. The successful candidates will be professional with strong technical and troubleshooting skills, and the ability to communicate confidently and effectively. The suitable candidate will work as part of a team of scientific and support staff to deliver a diagnostic service that meets accreditation and regulatory requirements to deliver safe, effective patient care. 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: Our Health and Safety Climate score outperforms the national average, showing our commitment to creating a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for all To work as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists and support workers, using extensive specialist knowledge and expertise to assist in the provision of all aspects of a Cellular Pathology service To work with the laboratory management and technical team to ensure compliance with regulatory standards including those of ISO 15189, the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) and screening programmes Assist with training and education activity To be proficient in the production of accurate and timely routine and specialist histopathology and diagnostic cytology testing   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 Wednesday 19 Aug 2026

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Milton Keynes

PermanentFull time

Theatre Health Care Assistant Band 2/3 £25,272 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata if part time Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working Band 3 salary will be dependent on having a NHS Care certificate. If you do not have this, you will start at Band 2 and be supported within the first 6 months to achieve it, once achieved you will move to Band 3 Are you interested in working in a busy and challenging Operating Theatre department? We would love you to come and join our fantastic Theatre Team at Milton Keynes University NHS Hospital (MKUH). Are you a caring, motivated individual looking for a rewarding role in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We are seeking enthusiastic Theatre Health Care Assistants to become a vital part of our dedicated and friendly team at Milton Keynes University Hospital. MKUH is a forward-thinking, medium-sized hospital with approximately 500 beds. Our busy and diverse Operating Theatre department features 12 theatres, supporting both elective and emergency procedures. As a Level 2 trauma centre, we provide high-quality care across a wide range of surgical specialities. Interview date: 02 September 2026 We are unable to sponsor this role Strong 81.2% of additional clinical services feel care of patients is their top priority.''NHS Survey, 2024'' 'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute' The theatres at MKUH are split into 2 suites with a total of 12 operating theatres, and a procedure room suite which undertake both elective and emergency work. The role of the HCA is to assist the theatre team in the delivery of safe and effective care to the patient. The post holder will be expected to work competently and flexibly across all surgical specialities as part of the multidisciplinary team, including a variety of shifts including nights, twilights and on-call shifts 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 Join #TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team. MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023. As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future. With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH. Find out more about working in #TeamSurgery at MKUH from the people who work across the division in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mYel-Y9nrU Please refer to the attached job description This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Aug 2026