Healthcare Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,272 - £27,476 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7982070/430-MED26-615A |
Summary
Band 2 £25,272
Band 3 25,760 - £27,476
Hours: 37.5 per week. Part time considered.
The Acute Cardiac Care Unit (Ward 17) at Milton Keynes University Hospital is looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team in this fast-paced and exciting area.
We are a 27- bedded ward and care for both male and female patients with a variety of cardiac issues.
As Milton Keynes University Hospital is a teaching hospital we work with student nurses, nursing associates, paramedic students and medical students.
You will be expected to Maintain a 100% compliance with mandatory training and to adhere to all hospital policies including the uniform policy.
We are committed to staff development, and we will help you develop your skills for the role, as required.
The post holders are required to demonstrate a caring and responsive approach to those attending the hospital. This extends to patients, family and friends and colleagues. You should enjoy communicating with a wide range of people and be highly organized.
For further information please contact the ward on
Ward 17 - 01908 996419
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.
Interview date: 28 May 2026
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
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Under the supervision of Registered staff, the role of the Senior Healthcare Assistant is to undertake delegated clinical care duties, assist the nursing team and support Healthcare Assistants in the delivery of safe effective care to the patient.
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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• Undertake/assist patients with personal care duties as needed including bathing, toileting, dressing and feeding. Ensure privacy and dignity is maintained.
• Assess patient condition and wellbeing through clinical observations and test results, looking for signs of agitation or distress, reporting any concerns with patient condition to a senior member of staff, in accordance with the department’s escalation process.
• Assist in the meeting of patient’s nutritional needs, ensuring patients who require assistance at mealtimes have a red tray.
• Assist in skin and pressure area care. Under the supervision of registered nurses ensure patients are helped to move position to prevent discomfort and/ pressure damage.
• Undertake clinical duties and record patient observations as requested by a registered professional, this could include taking blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring, basic wound dressing changes, undertaking venepuncture and removing cannulas, sutures and catheters.
• To complete relevant documentation, including updating patient records with patient information such as fluid balance, nutrition, height and weight, as necessary.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
This advert closes on Sunday 17 May 2026