Associate Practitioner
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
Associate Practitioner Department: Cellular Pathology Department Band 4, £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum pro rata Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKU...
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.
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Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of five GCSEs (A-C) including English, mathematics, and a science subject
- Level 3 qualification (A-level equivalent) in a science subject OR NVQ3 or equivalent experience in relevant discipline
- Basic to intermediate computer skills
- Knowledge of importance of confidentiality
Desirable
- Foundation degree or degree in Biomedical Science or accredited degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a hospital Cellular Pathology laboratory
- Staff training and competency assessment
- Experience of using a LIMS
Desirable
- Experience of quality management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting priorities and complete tasks within given timeframes
- Effective team worker
- Good communication and organizational skills
Desirable
- Technical and scientific troubleshooting skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to work independently under own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Be confident, diplomatic and have personal & professional maturity
- Self-motivated and patient focused
Communication
Essential
- Effective listening skills
- Good interpersonal skills
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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