Job vacancy: Cellular Pathology Secretary, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Milton Keynes

Job summary

Main area: Histopathology
Grade: Band 3
Contract: 12 months (Fixed-term contract for 12 months from start date)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 430-CC25-160A

Employer: Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Histopathology (Dept)
Town: Milton Keynes
Salary: £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/08/2025 23:59
Interview date: 02/09/2025

Cellular Pathology Secretary

Band 3

MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

Free on-site parking
Free refreshments
Great flexible working opportunities
Discounted gym membership
Lease car scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
On site nursery (chargeable)
Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communication & relationship skills:

Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Liaise closely with departmental technical, and clinical staff to ensure that all work is performed to required standards.
To liaise with other healthcare professionals in a professional and competent manner providing approved departmental information as appropriate, using verbal and electronic communication.

Core responsibilities:

To establish effective and collaborative working relationships with key staff.
To organise and prioritise your daily duties in the provision of a quality service.
To be accountable for your actions and maintain high personal standards of work.
Work in a safe manner in accordance with department and Trust health and safety and risk management policies.

Please refer to the job description for further details

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 a sufficient number of 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

Person specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential criteria

English and Maths GCSEs at C or above (or equivalent)
NVQ level 3 or equivalent level qualification/experience
Proficient keyboard skills
Knowledge of importance of confidentiality

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of anatomical / medical terminology

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working in an administrative office environment

Desirable criteria

NHS experience
Experience of working in a health care environment
Experience of data entry into information management systems

Skills

Essential criteria

Possess excellent communication skills – communicate effectively and sensitively
Follow detailed protocols and procedures.
Good time management skills with an ability to prioritise
Good use of initiative
Well developed organisational skills
Good people skills
Effective team worker
Ability to work under pressure

Desirable criteria

Ability to audio type with speed and accuracy
Experience of BigHand digital dictation

Personal and people development

Essential criteria

Work on own or as part of a team.
Friendly and caring manner.
Demonstrate ability in dealing sympathetically and sensitvely with people/clinical information
Be self-motivated and patient focused.
Willing to learn
Enthusiastic and proactive

Desirable criteria

Commitment to personal development

Communication

Essential criteria

Clear, accurate written and verbal communication
Effective listening skills
Good interpersonal skills.

Specific requirements

Essential criteria

To perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

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 a sufficient number of 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.