Healthcare Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,272 - £27,476 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 June 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8000837/430-MED26-675A |
Summary
Health Care Assistant
Department : Ward 2A/Medical SDEC
Band 2 / Band 3 pro rata if part-time
Hours: Full time/Part time hours available, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and highly motivated Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our dynamic Acute Medical team. This role offers the opportunity to work within either Ward 2A, a busy short-stay acute medical ward with a focus on renal and emergency care, or within our Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Medical service.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, patient-centred environment, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, responsive care. You will support patients requiring urgent assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, helping to ensure they receive timely care without the need for hospital admission wherever possible.
Working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to improving patient flow, enhancing patient experience, and maintaining the highest standards of care. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic setting, is passionate about acute medicine, and is committed to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Join us and be part of a forward-thinking service that is committed to delivering the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
Interview date: Week commencing 25 May 2026
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
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.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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.
Professional
• 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 Monday 25 May 2026