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

Job summary

Main area: Histopathology
Grade: Band 3
Contract: Fixed term: 9 months (Until 27/10/2026)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 430-CC26-330A

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: 17/02/2026 23:59

Cellular Pathology Secretary

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communication and 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.

· To maintain a high standard of confidentiality and always comply with relevant Trust policies.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

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

Demonstrable ability to: 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

To possess: •Clear, accurate written and verbal communication
Effective listening skills
Good interpersonal skills.

Specific requirements

Essential criteria

Demonstrable ability to: To perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

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.

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.