Theatre Healthcare Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	18 June 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£24,625 - £25,674 Per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	18 July 2025
Location:	Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD
Company:	Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7289863/430-SUR25-46A-B3

Summary

Theatre Health Care Assistant


Department:Theatre


Band3, £24,625 - £25,674 Per annum, pro rata


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


Are you interested in working in a busy and challenging Operating Theatre department? We would love you to come and join our fantastic Theatre Team at Milton Keynes University NHS Hospital (MKUH).


Are you a caring, motivated individual looking for a rewarding role in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We are seeking enthusiastic Theatre Health Care Assistants to become a vital part of our dedicated and friendly team at Milton Keynes University Hospital.

MKUH is a forward-thinking, medium-sized hospital with approximately 500 beds. Our busy and diverse Operating Theatre department features 12 theatres, supporting both elective and emergency procedures. As a Level 2 trauma centre, we provide high-quality care across a wide range of surgical specialities.

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'


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


Interview date:w/c 14 July 2025


As a Theatre Health Care Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting our surgical teams and ensuring the theatres are fully prepared for each procedure. Your responsibilities will include:
• Assisting with setting up and maintaining equipment and supplies
• Supporting patients pre- and post-operatively with dignity and care
• Helping maintain a clean, safe, and efficient theatre environment
• Working closely with clinical staff to provide seamless, high-quality care
You’ll receive comprehensive support and training, with opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
We’re seeking individuals who are:
• Kind, compassionate, and patient-focused
• Reliable team players with strong communication skills
• Willing to learn and adapt in a busy clinical setting
• Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety
Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential—we value a positive attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference.
Additional Information:
• This role is subject to a DBS check.
• An initial probationary period of six months will apply, which may be extended up to 12 months.


If you do not have an NHS Care Certificate, the successful postholders will be Band 2 and required to undertake the Care Certificate within the first 12 weeks of employment. Once your 6-month probation has completed, you will be a Band 3 (subject to passing probationary period).

NHS Staff Survey: With high scores in Team Working and Line Management, our teams collaborate, communicate, and care for one another—because we know we’re stronger together. .


You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes UniversityHospital,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

• FreeRefreshments

• 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.


Join #TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital

The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team.

MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023.

As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future.

With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH.

Find out more about working in #TeamSurgery at MKUH from the people who work across the division in the video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mYel-Y9nrU


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, encouragingdiversity,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 onceenoughapplications 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 isin accordance withthe streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.


Uponcommencingemploymentwith theTrust, allemployees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions)aresubjectto aprobationary periodlastingaperiod of sixmonthswithanoptiontoextendfor afurther sixmonths toatotalof 12months.



This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Jul 2025