Senior Healthcare Assistant (Acute Oncology)
| Posting date: | 06 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 December 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7599200/430-CC25-530A-B3 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Acute Oncology Health Care Assistant
Band 3 (full time ) Hours: 37.5 per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic Band 3 Support Worker to join the Acute Oncology team. The role involves supporting the smooth operation of the Acute Oncology Service and PICC line service.
You will assist and support the nursing team with both nursing and non-nursing tasks, enabling the care of haematology and oncology day cases and outpatient attendances, as well as supporting the administration of relevant documentation.
The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will provide high-quality, safe, and compassionate care in support of the Acute Oncology Service, ensuring prompt assistance for patients experiencing cancer-related emergencies and ongoing treatment requirements. The role primarily involves delivering holistic care under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals, supporting patients undergoing treatment, assisting with monitoring and escalation of acute symptoms, and supporting the implementation of the new Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line service.
The HCA will work closely within the multidisciplinary team to enhance the patient experience, promoting dignity and respect in all interactions.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Interview date: Week commencing 08/12/25
“A strong 76.6% of this staff group express genuine enthusiasm for their work''. NHS Survey, 2024
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
The role also encompasses performing venipuncture and collecting blood samples, with full training and support provided where required.
You will act as a key point of contact for patients and their families, addressing routine queries, signposting to appropriate services, and escalating any concerns as necessary. Furthermore, you will contribute to maintaining accurate patient records, coordinating appointments, overseeing care pathways, and supporting audit and data collection activities to facilitate service improvement.
This is a diverse and fulfilling role within cancer services.
If you are a motivated and compassionate healthcare support worker with a keen interest in oncology, we would be pleased to hear from you. You will become part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Unfortunately only short listed applicants will be contacted. Candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Disclosure and Baring Service Checks may be required for new employees.
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.
Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH -News - Milton Keynes University Hospital-
For further information about Milton Keynes please visit -Visit Milton Keynes
• Participating in the set up and organisation of the PICC line service under guidance.
• Understand and assist in the scheduling and ringing of patients to confirm appointment times providing additional administration support to AOS service and cancer centre reception as required
• Covering outpatient reception as required, taking all reception administration tasks, checking in and out of patient appointments, scheduling and taking calls, liaising with outpatient and day case area on patient appointments
• Welcoming patients and relatives to the clinic/unit and facilitate their progress through the system.
• Performing phlebotomy, blood pressures, pulse, temperature, respirations and Oxygen saturations – escalating concerns appropriately.
• Act as a chaperone when requested
• To maintain the safety of patients and visitors while in the department.
• To help provide and promote a professional and caring environment for patients and visitors attending the department.
• To maintain a thorough knowledge of the setting up and the preparation required to maintain and run a clinical session.
• To assist the senior nursing staff in ensuring that all clinical equipment is kept in good working order and ready to use.
• General hotel service duties such as tidying the department and maintain set stock levels.
• To undertake supervised training to gain appropriate skills within the department.
• Attend in service and other training sessions as required. To include Health and Safety or the moving and handling of patients or loads.
• Carry out some basic nursing tasks.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
This advert closes on Thursday 20 Nov 2025
Acute Oncology Health Care Assistant
Band 3 (full time ) Hours: 37.5 per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic Band 3 Support Worker to join the Acute Oncology team. The role involves supporting the smooth operation of the Acute Oncology Service and PICC line service.
You will assist and support the nursing team with both nursing and non-nursing tasks, enabling the care of haematology and oncology day cases and outpatient attendances, as well as supporting the administration of relevant documentation.
The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will provide high-quality, safe, and compassionate care in support of the Acute Oncology Service, ensuring prompt assistance for patients experiencing cancer-related emergencies and ongoing treatment requirements. The role primarily involves delivering holistic care under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals, supporting patients undergoing treatment, assisting with monitoring and escalation of acute symptoms, and supporting the implementation of the new Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) line service.
The HCA will work closely within the multidisciplinary team to enhance the patient experience, promoting dignity and respect in all interactions.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Interview date: Week commencing 08/12/25
“A strong 76.6% of this staff group express genuine enthusiasm for their work''. NHS Survey, 2024
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
The role also encompasses performing venipuncture and collecting blood samples, with full training and support provided where required.
You will act as a key point of contact for patients and their families, addressing routine queries, signposting to appropriate services, and escalating any concerns as necessary. Furthermore, you will contribute to maintaining accurate patient records, coordinating appointments, overseeing care pathways, and supporting audit and data collection activities to facilitate service improvement.
This is a diverse and fulfilling role within cancer services.
If you are a motivated and compassionate healthcare support worker with a keen interest in oncology, we would be pleased to hear from you. You will become part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Unfortunately only short listed applicants will be contacted. Candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Disclosure and Baring Service Checks may be required for new employees.
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.
Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH -News - Milton Keynes University Hospital-
For further information about Milton Keynes please visit -Visit Milton Keynes
• Participating in the set up and organisation of the PICC line service under guidance.
• Understand and assist in the scheduling and ringing of patients to confirm appointment times providing additional administration support to AOS service and cancer centre reception as required
• Covering outpatient reception as required, taking all reception administration tasks, checking in and out of patient appointments, scheduling and taking calls, liaising with outpatient and day case area on patient appointments
• Welcoming patients and relatives to the clinic/unit and facilitate their progress through the system.
• Performing phlebotomy, blood pressures, pulse, temperature, respirations and Oxygen saturations – escalating concerns appropriately.
• Act as a chaperone when requested
• To maintain the safety of patients and visitors while in the department.
• To help provide and promote a professional and caring environment for patients and visitors attending the department.
• To maintain a thorough knowledge of the setting up and the preparation required to maintain and run a clinical session.
• To assist the senior nursing staff in ensuring that all clinical equipment is kept in good working order and ready to use.
• General hotel service duties such as tidying the department and maintain set stock levels.
• To undertake supervised training to gain appropriate skills within the department.
• Attend in service and other training sessions as required. To include Health and Safety or the moving and handling of patients or loads.
• Carry out some basic nursing tasks.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
This advert closes on Thursday 20 Nov 2025