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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Block Administrator – University of Buckingham Medical School

The closing date is 02 October 2025

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Block Administrator - University of Buckingham Medical School

Department Medical Education, Workforce Directorate

Band 4 £27,485 - £30,162 Per annum, pro rata

Hours: 22.5 hours per week worked flexibly across Monday to Friday as required by the needs of the service.

All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

The Medical School team have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Block Administrator for 22.5 hours per week to join them. We are looking for a competent and enthusiastic administrator, with a track record of high-quality attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously and as part of the team. Previous experience of working in the NHS is essential. You will need to be competent in MS IT packages.

If you are motivated, professional and hard working then we want to hear from you.

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

Interview 16 October 2025

Main duties of the job

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

To support the Director of Medical Education/Associate Director of Clinical Studies UBMS/Deputy Phase 2 Lead and the Medical Education Manager in the creation and administration of clinical placements for undergraduate medical students from the University of Buckingham Medical School (UBMS), in the arranging of teaching which is required by the Buckingham Medical School curricula or requested by undergraduate medical students, in the pastoral care of all undergraduate medical students during their time with Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

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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Details

Date posted

18 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

430-CORP25-185A

Job locations

University of Buckingham Med School (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist with the planning and organisation of UBMS undergraduate medical students clinical placements and to draw up timetables and/or a programme of placements.

To assist in identifying and negotiating with doctors, nurses and other hospital staff to arrange formal and bedside teaching sessions, which are required for UBMS medical students.

To help organise the booking and arranging of rooms and for setting up equipment.

To administer and monitor the evaluation processes for such teaching. To provide pastoral support to students as and when required.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist with the planning and organisation of UBMS undergraduate medical students clinical placements and to draw up timetables and/or a programme of placements.

To assist in identifying and negotiating with doctors, nurses and other hospital staff to arrange formal and bedside teaching sessions, which are required for UBMS medical students.

To help organise the booking and arranging of rooms and for setting up equipment.

To administer and monitor the evaluation processes for such teaching. To provide pastoral support to students as and when required.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

  • GCSE English/Maths Grade C or above
  • Qualification in Business Administration acquired through NVQ3 or equivalent experience
  • Willing to participate in on-the-job training

Desirable

  • Qualification in Microsoft Office Packages

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in an NHS environment
  • Administrative experience
  • Minute Taking

Desirable

  • Experience of working in higher education
  • Knowledge of medical education

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work within a fast paced and changeable environment
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to plan and organise own time to ensure work is done on time
  • Ability to recognize when escalation to someone more senior is necessary

Personal and people development

Essential

  • Calm and organized under pressure
  • Flexible approach to working hours and duties
  • Interest in self-development
  • Team Player
  • Smart appearance

Communication

Essential

  • Ability to provide and receive complex information,
  • Ability to show empathy and give reassurance to medical students
  • Ability to communicate with people at all levels
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

  • GCSE English/Maths Grade C or above
  • Qualification in Business Administration acquired through NVQ3 or equivalent experience
  • Willing to participate in on-the-job training

Desirable

  • Qualification in Microsoft Office Packages

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in an NHS environment
  • Administrative experience
  • Minute Taking

Desirable

  • Experience of working in higher education
  • Knowledge of medical education

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work within a fast paced and changeable environment
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to plan and organise own time to ensure work is done on time
  • Ability to recognize when escalation to someone more senior is necessary

Personal and people development

Essential

  • Calm and organized under pressure
  • Flexible approach to working hours and duties
  • Interest in self-development
  • Team Player
  • Smart appearance

Communication

Essential

  • Ability to provide and receive complex information,
  • Ability to show empathy and give reassurance to medical students
  • Ability to communicate with people at all levels
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University of Buckingham Med School (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


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

University of Buckingham Med School (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

General Manager, University of Buckingham

Sharon Pearce

Sharon.Pearce@mkuh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

18 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

430-CORP25-185A

Job locations

University of Buckingham Med School (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


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