Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Cellular Pathology Laboratory Cancer Navigator
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Cellular Pathology Department
Band 3 £25,760- £27,476 pa
Hours: 37.5 per week (Full time), all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Histopathology 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, Assistant Technician Officers, administrator staff and other registered healthcare professionals who bring fresh expertise and innovation to the department.
Cellular Pathology is a busy but friendly department processing more than 23,000 histology specimens and 1200 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 laboratory Cancer Navigator.
Interview date: Monday 10th of August
The successful candidate will act as a navigator tracking the specimens of patients on a cancer pathway through the laboratory process, from receipt to report, working collaboratively with the laboratory and admin teams, the consultant Histopathologists and Cancer Services.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a healthcare environment and be familiar with national cancer pathways and targets. In addition to this, the successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and be IT literate. The individual must enjoy working independently and as part of a team.
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The post holder will be innovative and participate in service improvement through audit and peer review measures. We firmly believe in holistic care, and we have strong links with the Milton Keynes Patient Partnership group who work alongside us to help improve services.
The onsite cancer centre offers streamlined cancer services with the recent addition of an Oxford University Hospital onsite radiotherapy service. This developing service is underpinned by a forward thinking and supportive management team, Specialty Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Palliative Care Team and Administration Team.
If you are reliable, hardworking, flexible, self-motivated and can demonstrate excellent communication skills, then this position could well be right for you
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.
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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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For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Amanda Brice
- Job title: Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager
- Email address: Amanda.Brice@mkuh.nhs.uk
For more information, please contact Amanda Brice, the Laboratory Manager or Marie Delaney, Operational Manager / Chief Biomedical Scientist on 01908 995820.
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