Healthcare Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 13 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,625 - £25,674 Per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7278895/430-MED25-112A |
Summary
Health Care Assistant
Department: Endoscopy Unit
Band 3
Hours: Part time 30 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our busy Endoscopy Team. Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) Endoscopy service is based over 2 sites (MKUH and MKUH White House diagnostic Centre (WHDC))The unit are purpose built to support outpatient and inpatient endoscopic procedures. It consists of four Endoscopy theatres at MKUH, one of which has the facilities to undertake X- ray screening and laser procedures and two Endoscopy theatres at WHDC.
The main responsibility of this post will be to work alongside our Endoscopists, Staff Nurses, Nurse Associates and Health Care Assists to delivering high level care to patients in all areas of the unit, this role is highly technical as you will be working with state-of-the-art endoscopic equipment which helps to diagnose, assess, and treat patients with the Gastrointestinal, Respiratory and Urology conditions. This can be a physically demanding and challenging role but is very rewarding for the right candidate.
This is a dynamic team of highly motivated nurses and support staff. As an experienced communicator, you will be expected to provide an efficient and effective service, working as the patients advocate, and mindful at all times of the Trust vision.
Interview date: W/C 07.07.2025
Our services include an ever-increasing number of specialised therapeutic and diagnostic procedures which require a high level of technical capability and a passion for problem solving.
The applicant does not require previous endoscopy experience as all training will be given but an understanding of Endoscopy procedures is beneficial. In the first 12 months you will be expected to work towards competencies to show you meet the criteria to work as a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to support your nursing colleagues.
If you are motivated, enthusiastic and a confident team worker with good communication skills you will be well suited to work within this large multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidates will embrace the challenge of working in a highly demanding environment where patient focus is paramount.
If you would like to know more about the post please contact Hannah Burnett, Senior Endoscopy Sister on 01908 997654. Unfortunately, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
A strong 76.6% of this staff group express genuine enthusiasm for their work.(NHS Staff Survey 2024)
• Free on-site parking
• Free refreshments
• 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.
• Greet patients on arrival and carry out pre-admission checks in a timely manor to avoid delay to procedures
• Care for patients during Endoscopy procedures and act as an advocate
• Provide or assist patients with personal care when required
• Carry out observations before, during and after procedures and escalate any abnormal findings to the nurse in charge
• Be able to begin to anticipate an Endoscopist’s needs during a procedure
• Assist with the checking and transporting of specimens to pathology lab as required
• To ensure that adequate written documentation is maintained in patients notes
• Escort patients between departments as needed
• Adhere to department policies and procedures
• Attend and participate in regular team meetings
• Attend mandatory training and demonstrate effective teamwork
• Be able to teach and supervise junior untrained staff
• Complete care certificate.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
This advert closes on Sunday 29 Jun 2025