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Job summary

Main area
Administrative and Clerical
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 15 hours per week
Job ref
430-CC26-844A
Employer
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Macmillan Unit (Dept)
Town
Milton Keynes
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/05/2026 23:59
Interview date
11/05/2026

Employer heading

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Patient Pathway Administrator / receptionist

Band 3

 

At Milton Keynes University Hospital, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live our Trust values and behaviours every day, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.  

MKUH staff's Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making (Staff Survey, 2024).

Our benefits

We believe in recognising and rewarding the amazing contribution of our staff and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:

  • Free on-site parking including EV charging
  • Complimentary refreshments
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
  • On-site nursery (charges apply)
  • A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
  • VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial Wellbeing

 

Job overview

Patient Pathway Administrator / receptionist

Department: Cancer Centre

Band 3, £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata 

Hours: 15 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Trust as a Patient Pathway Administrator / receptionist; we are looking for a motivated and hardworking individual to join our Macmillan and Oncology team in our cancer centre. You will work within this dedicated team to facilitate the smooth running of the reception and clinic areas, scheduling and booking appointments and ensuring that co-ordinated and streamlined communication revolve around the patient and their individual needs. 

You should have experience of working as a receptionist or in a customer focused environment, and have knowledge of customer care. We are looking for individuals with excellent communication skills, the ability to work well under pressure, and a desire to provide a first-class service for patients and clinical teams.

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute' 

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. 

Interview date: w/c 11 May 2026

Main duties of the job

This rapidly expanding modern and busy service offers many training opportunities for their staff, recent developments have led to the opening of our cancer centre in February 2020 and the Radiotherapy centre in 2024. This developing service is supported by a forward thinking & supportive Management Team, Nurse Practitioners, Palliative Care Team & Macmillan Wellbeing and Support Centre. We firmly believe in holistic care, with a newly established wellbeing team to enhance the recovery package for patients living with and beyond cancer. We have Citizen Advice Bureau onsite and offer a wide range of carers and patient support groups. 

Opportunities to develop both clinical & managerial skills & for further study.

Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.

Working for our organisation

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.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

NHS Staff Survey: Our staff scored Autonomy and Control at 7.19, well above the national average. Here, you’re trusted to lead, innovate, and shape your work. 

To be part of the Macmillan and Oncology Unit teams and work to enable the objectives of the Trust to be achieved.

To contribute to the Trust complying with Clinical Governance and Risk Management.

To meet and greet visitors to the department

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 period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months. 

Person specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Good standard of education
  • Basic computer skills/knowledge of CRS
  • Knowledge of importance of confidentiality
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of medical and clinical terms and issues

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of using a range of IT packages including CRS
  • Experience of working within a customer services environment
  • NHS experience
  • Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good IT skills in relation to current databases used within NHS
  • Good use of initiative
  • Well developed organizational skills
  • Good people skills
  • To be sensitive and understanding of individual circumstances
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Excellent prioritizing skills

Personal and people development

Essential criteria
  • Polite and Courteous
  • Professional attitude
  • Self motivated and team player
  • Commitment to personal development
Desirable criteria
  • Initiative and common sense

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills in relation to telephone techniques
  • Polite and Courteous to all visitors to the units

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderHSJ Best places to workCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardSmoke FreeNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Emily Dawson
Job title
SACT Clinical Nurse Manage
Email address
[email protected]
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