Associate Practitioner with role in Quality | University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Practitioner with role in Quality | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company:
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Practitioner with role in Quality

Department:
Microbiology

Hours:

Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

The Microbiology Department at Milton Keynes University Hospital receives over 210,000 clinical sample requests each year, providing a comprehensive diagnostic service covering bacteriology, molecular diagnostics, virology, serology, mycobacteriology, and parasitology.

The department has recently undergone a successful UKAS assessment against the ISO
15189:2022 standard and has been recommended for accreditation, recognising our commitment to delivering safe, effective, and high-quality diagnostic services for our patients. We are also an IBMS/HCPC accredited training laboratory, supporting the development of future Biomedical Scientists and laboratory professionals.

Please note:

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview date: 14 August 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Quality Associate Practitioner to join our Microbiology team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has a genuine interest in microbiology laboratory, quality improvement, and delivering excellent patient-focused services.

The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of laboratory practice. This role provides a varied and rewarding opportunity, combining technical microbiology duties with a key focus on quality support activities that contribute towards maintaining and continuously improving our accredited service.

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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• Supporting the delivery of a high-quality microbiology diagnostic service across all laboratory sections.
• Performing technical laboratory duties including specimen preparation, culture setup, microscopy, and interpretation of microbiological investigations under appropriate supervision.
• Processing a wide range of clinical specimens including blood, faeces, urine, sputum, swabs, and other clinical samples.
• Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory analysers and equipment in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Supporting quality management activities, including:
  • Maintaining accurate quality records using the laboratory quality management system.
  • Supporting internal audits and compliance monitoring against ISO
    15189:2022 requirements.
  • Assisting with corrective and preventative actions…