Apprentice Block Administrator

Job summary

Block Administrator, University of Buckingham Medical School

Department Medical Education, Workforce Directorate

Apprenticeship

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

The Medical School team have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Block Administrator for 37.5 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. You will need to be competent in MS IT packages. You will complete the level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship alongside your role, to support your development. See the job description for more detail.

The Apprenticeship programme will be delivered by our external NHS approved training provider. You will take part in interactive workshops and be assigned a tutor to support you throughout the programme, as well as receiving support from the MKUH Apprenticeship Team.

To apply, you must have evidence of Maths & English GCSE passes (or equivalent).If you are motivated, professional and hard working then we want to hear from you.

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

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

Interview: 18 May 2026

Main duties of the job

In line with Apprenticeship Funding rules, please only apply for this role if all of the below factors apply to you. If you are unsure of any of these, please email us on Apprenticeships@mkuh.nhs.uk, highlighting the role you are applying for and what your query is and we can advise.

o You are 16 years old or over,

o You have resided in the UK or EEA for at least the past 3 years,

o You can produce evidence of your Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications,

o You will not be in full time education at the point of starting this role,

o You have not previously undertaken a similar or higher qualification (E.g a degree in Business Administration)

Please bring your Maths and English certificates with you to interview, should you be invited.

To support the Director of Medical Education/Associate Director of Clinical Studies UBMS/Deputy Phase 2 Lead and the Deputy Head of Medical Education (UBMS) 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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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)

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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)

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