Support Team Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Tachwedd 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24,465 Per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Cwmni: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7612898/430-CORP25-169A |
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Support Services Assistant
Support Services Department
Band 2
Hours: Various Shifts
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, 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
• Free tea and coffee
• 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, including new cancer and a new main entrance. We are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
We are looking for individuals who are team players. Vacant posts as follows:
Support Services assistant, we are recruiting to various shifts:
Full time, including weekends, AM, PM & Night shifts.
1 X 37.5 hours
Rates of pay.
Monday till Friday £12.72p/h
Saturday £17.62p/h
Sunday £22.53 p/h
Interview date: 01/12/2025
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
“- NHS Survey, 2024''73.8% of this team would strongly recommend their organisation as an excellent place to work.
The successful applicants will carry out a variety of tasks with full training provided.
Aim of the role
• To safely move patients between departments as required by clinical service teams.
• To physically move Medical equipment in a safe and compliant manner.
• To work as part of a team to provide service that supports all aspects of patient care and the general running of the hospital.
• To follow Standard Operating Procedures and ask for guidance/advice from Supervisors/Line manager when necessary.
• To be flexible and to comply and follow all policies and procedures.
• We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community and thank you for your interest in our Hospital
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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Patient Movement
Transfer patients/visitors using appropriate equipment (wheelchairs, beds, trolleys) this may also include using Manual handling procedures such as “Pat sliding techniques.
Movement of Deceased
Movement of deceased patients from clinical areas to the mortuary using clinical manual handling as necessary, duties include registration of details into Mortuary book and placement of deceased in relevant area within the mortuary facility.
Specimen Collection
Collect pathology specimens, containers and units of blood as and when required in accordance with safe handling procedures.
Laundry and Rubbish duties
Provide a laundry and rubbish service, using specialised equipment in line with the Trust’s Waste Policy and Infection, Prevention and Control Manual.
Gas Cylinder Replacement
To replenish gas supply where required and to check the cylinder/regulators for leaks in accordance with defined procedures. Report all faults relating to medical gas cylinders/regulators in compliance with approved processes.
Fire alarm activations
Respond to fire alarm activations in accordance with the Trust procedures and to offer assistance during the incident, to ensure safety of staff, visitors and patients.
Cardiac Arrests & Major Incidents
Respond to calls of cardiac arrests and major incident to provide assistance to the medical staff, this may include, collection of equipment, specimen delivery and cordoning off of the area from public view.
Show reasonable judgement during emergency situations, i.e. Fire alarms and Major Incidents.
Helipad Duties
To carry out helipad duties as and when required.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Nov 2025