Healthcare Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24,937 - £26,598 Per annum pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Cwmni: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7627222/430-CC25-409A |
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Haemoglobinopathy Health Care Assistant (Adults)
Band 3 (part time ) Hours: 22.5 per week
The position is for three 7.5-hour days, though we’re happy to discuss spreading the hours over more days if that suits the right candidate.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic Band 3 Support Worker to join the Haemoglobinopathy Service at Milton Keynes University Hospital. This role is an integral part of our specialist Red Cell team, providing care and support to patients living with haemoglobin disorders such as sickle cell disease and thalassaemia.
As part of this role, you will work closely with the Haemoglobinopathy Nurse Specialists to assist with both the clinical and administrative aspects of the service. You will support patients attending Red Cell Exchange clinics, help prepare clinic spaces, and assist in the coordination of care before, during and after procedures. The role also includes performing venepuncture and collecting blood samples, with full training and support provided if required.
You will be a key contact for patients and their families, helping to answer basic queries, signpost to appropriate services, and escalate concerns where necessary. In addition, you will contribute to maintaining accurate patient records, coordinating appointments, tracking care pathways and supporting audit and data collection work to aid service improvement.
This role cannot be sponsored.
Interview date:11 December 2025
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This is a varied and rewarding role within a growing service that supports a unique and important patient group.
If you are a motivated and compassionate healthcare support worker, with a keen interest in haematology or long-term conditions, we would love to hear from you. You’ll be part of a supportive and multidisciplinary team working to deliver 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.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply early as the job is likely to close very quickly once the maximum number of applicants is reached.
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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Clinical Support:
· Assist in the delivery of Red Cell Exchange clinics, preparing patients and supporting clinical staff during procedures.
· Perform venepuncture and safely transport/collect blood samples in line with trust policies.
· Support monitoring and follow-up of patients attending the service, including observations and documentation.
· Assist with patient education and basic clinical queries within your competence.
Administrative Support:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and assist with data entry for patient tracking systems.
• Support the service with administrative tasks including scheduling appointments, managing clinic lists, and preparing documentation.
Communication & Coordination:
• Act as a point of contact for patients, providing clear information and escalating queries appropriately.
• Liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care and coordination.
• Assist with follow-up calls and patient reminders to improve clinic attendance and outcomes.
Professional behaviour and team work
• To act at all times in a professional and courteous manner.
• To ensure compliance with mandatory training.
• To participate in the Trust’s appraisal system be involved in continuous development, keeping up to date knowledge on the Healthcare Assistant’s role.
• To participate in department meetings as appropriate.
• To uphold the Trust Values.
• To promote the importance of good clinical practice throughout the ward/department, acting as an ambassador for high standards and good patient care at all times.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Dec 2025