Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Lung Cancer Service for a Cancer Navigator in the interim on a fixed term. This pivotal administrative role supports patients throughout their cancer pathway, helping to ensure timely progression from referral through diagnosis and treatment in line with national cancer standards and targets.

We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and monitoring patient pathways, including Two-Week Wait (2WW) referrals, surveillance and screening initiatives. Working closely with Respiratory Consultants, Oncologist, Imaging department, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Cancer Managers, MDT Coordinators, and other healthcare professionals, you will help ensure patients receive timely investigations, diagnoses, and treatment while maintaining excellent communication and support throughout their journey.

You will be responsible for tracking patient pathways, coordinating appointments and investigations, liaising with patients and healthcare professionals, escalating pathway delays where appropriate, and maintaining accurate records on Trust systems, including Patient Administration System (PAS), Somerset Cancer Registry, and other relevant databases.

Please refer to the Job Description for full details

About us

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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Job summary

Nurse Hysteroscopist

Gynaecology Outpatients, Women's Health

Band 7 £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata

Fixed-term contract until 30 August 2027

Hours: Part-time 33.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Are you an experienced Nurse Hysteroscopist looking for an opportunity to lead and develop high-quality, patient-centred care? We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and autonomous practitioner to join our supportive Gynaecology Outpatients team within Women's Health.In this challenging and rewarding Band 7 role, you will provide a safe, effective and evidence-based nurse-led hysteroscopy service. You will independently assess patients and undertake diagnostic and therapeutic outpatient hysteroscopy clinics within your agreed scope of practice, professional standards and local and national guidance.

You will use advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making skills to assess patients, perform hysteroscopy procedures, interpret findings and investigation results, and develop appropriate management and follow-up plans. The role includes providing clear information and counselling, obtaining informed consent, communicating sensitive results and ensuring patients receive appropriate support, safety-netting and onward referral.

Interview Date: W/C 1 December 2026

Main duties of the job

As a senior member of the team, you will provide visible clinical leadership and work closely with consultant, nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues. You will support the development of junior staff and learners and contribute to clinical governance, risk management, audit, patient feedback, quality improvement, guideline development and service development within the hysteroscopy service.

At MKUH, you will be supported to maintain your advanced clinical skills, continuing competence and professional development while helping us improve outcomes and experiences for patients using our service.You must be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and hold a nationally recognised British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy Nurse Hysteroscopy qualification. You will have significant post-registration experience in gynaecology and nurse-led services, with evidence of autonomous practice as a qualified Nurse Hysteroscopist. A teaching, mentoring, Practice Assessor or Practice Supervisor qualification is essential. Completion of an accredited diagnostic hysteroscopy and therapeutic management programme is desirable.

• To provide a safe, effective, evidence-based nurse-led hysteroscopy service.

• Autonomously assess patients and undertake nurse-led diagnostic and therapeutic outpatient hysteroscopy clinics within agreed scope of practice, professional standards and local/national guidance.

About us

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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Job summary

LAS FY1 post in Medicine

Fixed-term post until 3rd August 2027

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated FY1 doctor to join our Medicine team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a busy and supportive medical department, contributing to the assessment, management and ongoing care of acutely unwell medical patients.

The post includes on-call duties within the medical take team, frailty, CCU and also ward cover. The successful candidate will work closely with consultants, registrars and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, timely and patient-centred care.

This is a fast-paced clinical environment, and the successful applicant will be proactive, well organised and able to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a strong focus on high-quality patient care.

Full GMC registration and license to practice is essential for this role. Candidates without GMC registration and Licence to practice at the time of Longlisting will not be considered.

Interview Date: 18th November 2026

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will rotate through a variety of medical wards and specialities gaining exposure and education in the areas of general and specialist medicine. Ward placement would usually be for 3 months and could involve rotating through general medicine, elderly care, respiratory, diabetes and endocrinology, haematology, cardiology, gastroenterology and acute medicine. He/she will be expected to participate in most of the day-to-day activities of the department in cooperation with the rest of the medical staff. In addition, there will be involvement in the out of hours rota paid in additional allowances per 2016 Junior doctor contract. This will include work on the medical take and post-take as well as ward cover. The FY1 rota does not include night shifts.

About us

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 tea and coffee
• 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.

Job summary

Patient Pathway Co-ordinator

Department: Medicine

Band 4 £28,392 - £31,157 per annum (pro rata if Part-time)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Fixed-term contract until 8 October 2027

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Medicine Division. There is a need for skilled Patient Pathway Co-ordinator to work within an established team to provide administration support to consultants and Allied Health Professionals, providing an interface for clinical staff and other admin services.

The ideal candidates would have previous medical secretary, clinical administrative experience. A working knowledge of E-care, E-referral and Patient Tracking Lists would be an advantage.

The successful post holder will have an essential role in providing safe patient care and ensuring that patients do not breach the 18 weeks target.

So if you like challenges, are a quick learner, work well in a team and have transferrable skills that can be adapted, this could be the right job for you!

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview date: 4 November 2026

Main duties of the job

"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"

"They feel supported in their employers making reasonable adjustments to help them carry out their work, rating an 82.9%." (NHS Staff Survey 2024)

• To ensure a safe and smooth pathway for all patients, from the point of referral to discharge.

About us

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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Job summary

Job Title: Locum Rheumatology Consultant

Department:Rheumatology

Location: MKUH

Programmed Activities: 0.4 WTE

Fixed term until 17th August 2027

We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Milton Keynes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Full GMC registration and license to practice is essential for this role. Candidates without GMC registration at the time of shortlisting will not be considered.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, and growing local department. We also have established networks with many Centres of National Excellence and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford is our Tertiary Centre. We have high quality, supportive primary care colleagues including one with a specialist interest in rheumatology (GPwSI). The wider hospital community works closely with rheumatology for cross-speciality cases.

In addition to clinical work, there ample are opportunities for research and teaching, both undergraduate and post-graduate. These can be discussed as a part of the job planning process.

We are looking for a colleague to both complement the existing team but also to being their own ideas, input, and professional expertise to the department.

About us

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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For further information about Milton Keynes please visit - Visit Milton Keynes

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

430-SURG26-1011A-A

Job locations

Rheumatology - Med Staff (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Through its inclusive and comprehensive job planning process, the trust commits to providing equitable working conditions to medical colleagues across specialties and their sub-specialties. Delivery of job plans, whilst owned by consultants and their Clinical Service Unit Leads, is overseen by the Divisional Director and subject to peer challenge at divisional level, thus enabling a further layer objectivity to our commitment in this regard.

Review of Job Plan

The job plan is subject to review once a year and is signed off between the post holder, the CSU Lead and an Executive Director of the Trust. Participation in annual appraisals is a contractual requirement. The Trust has procedures for resolving disagreements concerning job plan, either following appointment or at annual review.

Teaching

There are a number of specific roles within the hospital relating to our joint endeavours with the University of Buckingham Medical School. These roles involve teaching and the wider management of the undergraduate training programme. These activities are recognised explicitly in job plans. Day-to-day teaching on the wards and in clinic is accounted for within direct clinical care (DCC) time.

Research and Development

Over the last few years, Research and Development has been one of the fastest growing areas within the hospital and we are consistently in the top five small acute trusts in England for our research performance. We are actively involved in research that is developing and trialling new treatments for patients. We believe that conducting cutting-edge health research helps us to provide better care for our patients.

Our main clinical research areas are:

Cancer & Haematology

COVID-19

Reproductive Health

Intensive Care

Cardiology

Gastrointestinal & IBD

Respiratory

Rheumatology

Paediatrics

Trauma & Orthopaedics

Accident and Emergencies

Diabetes

Stroke

Ophthalmology

The Appointee

Facilities for appointee

The appointee will have access to an office, and secretarial support will be available. Consultant offices are equipped with a Personal Computer with suitable peripherals and connectivity. The library has access to current books and journals.

Annual appraisal

All doctors must have an annual appraisal and review of the job plan part of which will include completion of Mandatory Training. Trust appraisers are appointed by the Medical Director for appraisal and revalidation. Key issues arising from the appraisal process are relayed to the CSU Lead and Medical Director.

Continuous Personal DevelopmentThe Trust is fully committed to CPD. There are internal meetings (with certificates issued) plus a study leave allowance of 30 days over 3 years with funding available. As part of the job plan there is a core SPA (1PA) for supporting professional activities and CPD.

Job description Job responsibilities Through its inclusive and comprehensive job planning process, the trust commits to providing equitable working conditions to medical colleagues across specialties and their sub-specialties. Delivery of job plans, whilst owned by consultants and their Clinical Service Unit Leads, is overseen by the Divisional Director and subject to peer challenge at divisional level, thus enabling a further layer objectivity to our commitment in this regard. Review of Job Plan The job plan is subject to review once a year and is signed off between the post holder, the CSU Lead and an Executive Director of the Trust. Participation in annual appraisals is a contractual requirement. The Trust has procedures for resolving disagreements concerning job plan, either following appointment or at annual review. Teaching There are a number of specific roles within the hospital relating to our joint endeavours with the University of Buckingham Medical School. These roles involve teaching and the wider management of the undergraduate training programme. These activities are recognised explicitly in job plans. Day-to-day teaching on the wards and in clinic is accounted for within direct clinical care (DCC) time. Research and Development Over the last few years, Research and Development has been one of the fastest growing areas within the hospital and we are consistently in the top five small acute trusts in England for our research performance. We are actively involved in research that is developing and trialling new treatments for patients. We believe that conducting cutting-edge health research helps us to provide better care for our patients. Our main clinical research areas are: Cancer & Haematology COVID-19 Reproductive Health Intensive Care Cardiology Gastrointestinal & IBD Respiratory Rheumatology Paediatrics Trauma & Orthopaedics Accident and Emergencies Diabetes Stroke Ophthalmology The Appointee Facilities for appointee The appointee will have access to an office, and secretarial support will be available. Consultant offices are equipped with a Personal Computer with suitable peripherals and connectivity. The library has access to current books and journals. Annual appraisal All doctors must have an annual appraisal and review of the job plan part of which will include completion of Mandatory Training. Trust appraisers are appointed by the Medical Director for appraisal and revalidation. Key issues arising from the appraisal process are relayed to the CSU Lead and Medical Director. Continuous Personal DevelopmentThe Trust is fully committed to CPD. There are internal meetings (with certificates issued) plus a study leave allowance of 30 days over 3 years with funding available. As part of the job plan there is a core SPA (1PA) for supporting professional activities and CPD.

Person Specification

Audit

Essential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Knowledge

Essential

• oAppropriate level of clinical knowledge
• oKnowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice

Desirable

• oIT Skills
• oBreadth of experience within and outside speciality.

Leadership

Essential

• oTo motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff

Communication / Teaching

Essential

• oGood written and verbal communication skills.
• oA proven background in organising and delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and research with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable

Desirable

• oAbility to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff
• oA qualification in Medical Education, such as a Diploma

Qualifications/ Registration

Essential

• Medical degree, FCEM or equivalent
• Will be required to maintain full registration with the General Medical Council

Desirable

• Interest/ Qualification in Education/Research
• Other tertiary qualification including Education/Research

Experience/ Training

Essential

• Minimum seven years' postgraduate experience, including higher medical training - five years as a Specialist Registrar/Trainee. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential

Desirable

• Interest/ accreditation in Education

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work independently as well as part of wider team of both doctors and allied health care professionals
• To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
• Commitment to developing new services
• Ability and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate management

Person Specification Audit Essential oEvidence of participation in audit Knowledge Essential oAppropriate level of clinical knowledge oKnowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice Desirable oIT Skills oBreadth of experience within and outside speciality. Leadership Essential oTo motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff Communication / Teaching Essential oGood written and verbal communication skills. oA proven background in organising and delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and research with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable Desirable oAbility to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff oA qualification in Medical Education, such as a Diploma Qualifications/ Registration Essential Medical degree, FCEM or equivalent Will be required to maintain full registration with the General Medical Council Desirable Interest/ Qualification in Education/Research Other tertiary qualification including Education/Research Experience/ Training Essential Minimum seven years' postgraduate experience, including higher medical training - five years as a Specialist Registrar/Trainee. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential Desirable Interest/ accreditation in Education Other Requirements Essential Ability to work independently as well as part of wider team of both doctors and allied health care professionals To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients Commitment to developing new services Ability and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rheumatology - Med Staff (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rheumatology - Med Staff (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Principal Pharmacist Digital Medicines & EPMA (Fixed-term contract for 12 months to cover maternity)

Department: Pharmacy

Band 8a: £57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata

Part-time 31.5 per week (maternity cover until 20 September 2027)

All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced pharmacist with a passion for digital medicines to join our Digital Medicines team on a fixed term basis until 20th September 2026. You will play a crucial role in the ongoing optimisation of our EPMA system, support patient safety, and cost-effective prescribing.

Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) NHS Trust is a Global Digital Exemplar (GDE) Trust with a fully integrated Cerner Millennium electronic health record/ EPMA which is live across all inpatient areas, and our outpatient prescribing roll out is underway.

Working under the strategic leadership of the Chief Pharmacy Information Officer (CPIO), you will help deliver the Trust's ambitious digital medicines agenda. You will be part of a friendly and supporting Digital Medicines team consisting of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists, and will collaborate with colleagues in Pharmacy, IT, clinical services, and with our system supplier Oracle Health. This role offers a unique opportunity for a pharmacist with both IT and clinical skills to innovate and drive improvement through technology and informatics.

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

Interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job

• Hands-on build work within the eCARE EPMA system, ensuring clinical configuration meets user, Trust, commissioner and statutory requirements.
• Supporting the introduction and optimisation of digital medicines initiatives across the Trust.
• Clinical project and change management, applying organisational change principles to deliver sustainable benefits.
• Stakeholder engagement with pharmacy, clinical teams, IT and suppliers.
• Contributing to clinical pharmacy services to maintain contemporary practice and ensure digital solutions are clinically relevant.

About us

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.

Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital -

For further information about Milton Keynes please visit - Visit Milton Keynes

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

430-CC26-935A-A

Job locations

Pharmacy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

NHS Staff Survey: Our Health and Safety Climate score outperforms the national average, showing our commitment to creating a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for all.

To work closely with colleagues in the EPMA team, clinical teams, the IT department and Oracle to develop the EPMA solution.

Liaise closely with the Specialist Pharmacy Technician EPMA to ensure new drugs, order sentences and PowerPlans are set up correctly in the EPR system in a timely manner in line with local formulary and policies. Analysis of clinical risks and issues related to EPMA, reporting and proactively managing these as required, utilising the appropriate Trust mechanisms

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

Job description Job responsibilities NHS Staff Survey: Our Health and Safety Climate score outperforms the national average, showing our commitment to creating a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for all. To work closely with colleagues in the EPMA team, clinical teams, the IT department and Oracle to develop the EPMA solution. Liaise closely with the Specialist Pharmacy Technician EPMA to ensure new drugs, order sentences and PowerPlans are set up correctly in the EPR system in a timely manner in line with local formulary and policies. Analysis of clinical risks and issues related to EPMA, reporting and proactively managing these as required, utilising the appropriate Trust mechanisms 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 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

• Degree in Pharmacy
• Registered with the GPhC
• Postgraduate Clinical Certificate
• Evidence of ongoing CPD as required by the GPhC

Desirable

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or relevant speciality
• Independent Prescriber
• Education and Training qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience with at least 3 years in a hospital post
• Experience of managing drug expenditure for a specialty and understanding budgets
• Previous evaluations reviews of medicines used in the specialty's patient group
• Experience as a trainer
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care
• Experience of audit work
• Service development
• An awareness of national standards and service delivery issues relevant to area of practice

Desirable

• Proven experience in developing and working with electronic prescribing solutions
• Personnel management
• Experience of appraising staff and giving feedback
• Medicines Information
• Management qualification
• Introduction of a new service
• Project management
• Published work
• Specialist knowledge in the relevant area of practice

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines demonstrated in a previous post
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self and others
• Effective verbal and written communication demonstrated in a previous post
• I.T. skills such as computer literacy, word processing and spreadsheet skills
• Managerial skills
• Communication skills.
• Good presentation skills
• Report writing
• Problem solving
• Good team work and ability to work alone

Desirable

• Leadership skills
• Critical appraisal skills
• Radical thinking
• Innovative
• Ability to motivate and act as a role model
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

Personal and people development

Essential

• Experience of supervising and developing colleagues
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Communication

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential Degree in Pharmacy Registered with the GPhC Postgraduate Clinical Certificate Evidence of ongoing CPD as required by the GPhC Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or relevant speciality Independent Prescriber Education and Training qualification Experience Essential Significant post registration experience with at least 3 years in a hospital post Experience of managing drug expenditure for a specialty and understanding budgets Previous evaluations reviews of medicines used in the specialty's patient group Experience as a trainer Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care Experience of audit work Service development An awareness of national standards and service delivery issues relevant to area of practice Desirable Proven experience in developing and working with electronic prescribing solutions Personnel management Experience of appraising staff and giving feedback Medicines Information Management qualification Introduction of a new service Project management Published work Specialist knowledge in the relevant area of practice Skills Essential Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines demonstrated in a previous post Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self and others Effective verbal and written communication demonstrated in a previous post I.T. skills such as computer literacy, word processing and spreadsheet skills Managerial skills Communication skills. Good presentation skills Report writing Problem solving Good team work and ability to work alone Desirable Leadership skills Critical appraisal skills Radical thinking Innovative Ability to motivate and act as a role model Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word Personal and people development Essential Experience of supervising and developing colleagues Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Communication Essential Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Assistant Technical Officer, Community Diagnostic Centre / Outpatient Cardiology.

Department: Community Diagnostic / Centre Cardiology Outpatients

Band 3

Hours: 18.75 per week, fixed contract for 2 years. Starting time 13:15 finishing time 17:00, 5 days a week

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated flexible individual to join our team of experienced staff. Our Community Diagnostic Centre / outpatient cardiology unit provides patients with easy access to Cardiology diagnostic and interventional procedures these include electrocardiography (ECG), assisting with procedures, downloading, setting up and fitting of diagnostic electrocardiography and blood pressure monitors and all other aspects of patient's needs within the outpatient department.

You will be expected to work in all areas of the Community Diagnostic Centre / Cardiology outpatients. This busy unit is open Monday to Friday, working hours are variable between 08:00- 18:00 to cover the needs of the unit. For further information please contact Senior Sister Ellie Burgess on 01908996539.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Interview date: 29/10/2026

Main duties of the job

We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute

"-NHS Survey, 2024''They feel confident in their team and supported to make suggestions to improve the work, 80.6% strongly agree.

To assist physiologist and qualified nursing staff in providing high-quality care by carrying out tests and procedures as required on the daily schedule. To ensure the smooth running of outpatient clinics that run throughout the day. This will require the post holder to organise their own day to day work once given to them by nursing staff and physiologists.

The post holder will act under the direction and supervision of a trained physiologist or nurse.

About us

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.

Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital -

For further information about Milton Keynes please visit - Visit Milton Keynes

Job summary

Join us as an LAS FY1 in General Surgery (fixed-term post until 2nd Feb 2027) and step into a role that will accelerate your development, challenge your clinical thinking, and place you at the heart of a supportive surgical team. In this post, you'll build confidence in managing acute and elective surgical patients while gaining hands-on experience that genuinely shapes your future career--whether you're consolidating foundation-level skills or returning to clinical practice.

Success here comes from curiosity, teamwork, and a proactive approach to learning. You'll thrive if you're motivated to sharpen your clinical judgement, communicate well under pressure, and take ownership of your progression with guidance from approachable senior colleagues.

You must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you require a visa to work, please note that we are currently unable to support sponsorship requests for this role.

At MKUH, you'll join a friendly, forward-thinking environment where your contribution is valued and your development matters. If you're looking for a place to learn quickly, feel supported, and make a real impact on patient care, this is the role for you.

Milton Keynes University Hospital is the major teaching hospital for Buckingham University medical school. Recently Buckingham University built a state-of-the-art academic centre on the Milton Keynes University Hospital site.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you'll provide day-to-day clinical support to the surgical team, applying strong history-taking and examination skills while caring for acutely unwell patients under senior guidance.

You'll contribute to safe, timely patient management by communicating clearly, documenting effectively, and working collaboratively within a busy multidisciplinary environment. Success will come from staying organised, making sound decisions with appropriate support, and demonstrating professionalism in every aspect of patient care

About us

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.

Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital -

For further information about Milton Keynes please visit - Visit Milton Keynes