Healthcare Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,625 - £25,674 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 July 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7302095/430-MED25-104A |
Summary
HealthCare Assistant
Department: Ward 15
Band 3
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We have an exciting opportunity for band 3 health care assistant to join our busy, friendly teams on wards 15. We provide high quality care to respiratory patients with a wide variety of needs. We are currently working on a tailored training programme for health care assistant to be upskilled to a high standard.
No previous experience in respiratory medicine needed as training and education will be provided. If you are successful, you will have to opportunity to complete our care certificate programme alongside lots of inhouse training the hospital has to provide. MKUH is committed to ensuring all staff feel valued within the organisation and there are lots of staff initiatives already available to staff including free parking. If you would like any further information or an informal visit, please contact Ward manager Pabitra Limbu on 01908996409 or contact ward 15 on 01908996411.
Interview date: Week commencing 14.07.2025
• Restock patient care products, ensuring adequate levels of stock at all times
• Assisting the senior team in ensuring the asset register of equipment is up to date.
• To ensure the safeguarding of patients by working within Trust policies and procedures, and reporting any concerns or issues raised to the nurse in charge.
• Act on own initiative when delivering patient care, working within own limitations and competence and referring issues beyond this to the nurse in charge.
• To participate in promoting a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Participate, as requested, in audits and surveys on the wards
• The post holder will be required to undertake the Care Certificate and MKUH standards within the first 12 weeks of employment
• Understand the correct escalation process, reporting any incidents, accidents, concerns, near misses or complaints to the Nurse in Charge.
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• 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.
• Undertake personal care duties, supporting patients as needed with bathing, toileting, dressing and feeding. Ensure privacy and dignity is maintained.
• Assess patient health, safety and wellbeing whilst undertaking personal care, reporting any concerns with patient conditions to a senior member of staff, in accordance with the department’s escalation process.
• To complete relevant documentation, including updating patient records with patient information such as fluid balance, nutrition, height and weight, as necessary.
• To assist, where appropriate, in the induction of new staff within the department, demonstrating duties to new starters
• To organise own daily workload, adjusting and prioritising appropriately as the ward activity dictates.
• Communicate factual information to patients regarding their condition within clinical remit. Patients may have barriers to understanding such as a physical or mental disability, including dementia and so information will need to be delivered with tact, empathy, and sensitivity.
• Utilise persuasive skills, as necessary, to encourage patients to engage and undertake activities of daily living.
• To ensure that patients, relatives and visitors needs are met in a courteous, helpful, and compassionate manner.
• To demonstrate a pro-active approach to maintaining overall tidiness and cleanliness of the ward/department and equipment.
• To adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Jul 2025