Health Care Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 17 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7947802/430-CC26-848A |
Summary
Health Care Assistant
Department: Haemoglobinopathy/Haematology
Band 3, £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum, pro rata
Hours: Part time, 22.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
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/Haematology Specialist Nursing Service at Milton Keynes University Hospital. This role is an integral part of our specialist team, providing care and support to patients living with haemoglobin disorders such as sickle cell disease and bone marrow disorders such as blood cancer.
This is a varied role with a strong administrative focus (approximately 70% administrative and 30% clinical duties). You will work closely with the Nurse Specialists to support the smooth running of the service, contributing to both patient care and essential administrative processes.
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Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 18 MAY 2026
Please apply early as the job is likely to close very quickly once the maximum number of applicants is reached.
Please note: applications made using AI will not be accepted
A key aspect of this role is the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with patients and families, including supporting individuals living with chronic and, at times, life-limiting conditions. You will need to feel confident engaging in sensitive conversations, offering reassurance, and responding appropriately to patient needs while escalating concerns when required.
Your administrative responsibilities will include coordinating appointments, maintaining accurate patient records, tracking care pathways, supporting audits, and assisting with data collection to improve service delivery. You will need to have a good basic foundation of IT skills.
On the clinical side, you will support patients attending Red Cell Exchange clinics, assist with preparing clinical areas, and help facilitate care before, during and after procedures and treatment under the guidance of the specialist nursing team.
You will act as a key point of contact for patients and their families, helping to answer queries, signpost to relevant services, and ensure a positive and supportive patient experience.
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a growing and supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
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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If you are a motivated and compassionate individual, with a keen interest in haematology and 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.
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, encouraging diversity, 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 once enough applications 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 is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Saturday 25 Apr 2026