Health Care Assistant - Specialist Childrens Services

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Milton Keynes is seeking a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join Specialist Children’s Services. You will work within the Community Paediatrics and Complex Needs Nursing teams, supporting clinics, caring for children and families, and ensuring high-quality, child-centered care.

Excellent communication and a compassionate approach are essential, with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent desirable.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent desirable.
• Experience in healthcare or caring role valuable.
• Good communication with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Support Community Paediatrics and Complex Needs Nursing clinics.
• Prepare and support clinic environments; help clinics run effectively.
• Welcome and support children, young people and parents/carers.
• Work with registered nurses, medical staff and the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to agreed care and clinical activities under supervision.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
• Recognise and escalate concerns, including safeguarding.
• Help provide a positive, inclusive, child-and-family-centred experience.
• Contribute to development and improvement of Specialist Children’s Services.

Job description

A Vacancy at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust.

Come and join our Specialist Children’s Services team

We have an exciting opportunity for a caring, enthusiastic and motivatedBand 3 Health Care Assistantto join Specialist Children’s Services in Milton Keynes, based at our new Child Development Centre at Whalley Drive, Bletchley.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work alongside ourCommunity Paediatrics TeamandChildren with Complex Needs Nursing Team, supporting the delivery of high-quality, safe and child and family-centred care.

You will also help ensure that children and their families have a positive experience of our services, treating everyone with compassion, dignity and respect and supporting families to be involved in their child's care.

We are looking for someone who iskind, compassionate, reliable and enthusiastic, with excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in working with children and families.

Experience of healthcare, the NHS, community or hospital services, or a caring role would be particularly valuable. An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is listed as desirable within the existing Band 3 person specification

Supporting Community Paediatrics and Complex Needs Nursing clini.Preparing and supporting clinic environments and helping clinics run effectivelyWelcoming and supporting children, young people and their parents/carers.Working alongside registered nurses, medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.Contributing to agreed care and clinical activities within your competencies and under appropriate supervision.Maintaining accurate and timely patient records.Recognising and escalating concerns appropriately, including safeguarding or safety concerns.Helping us to provide a positive, inclusive and child and family-centred experience.Contributing to the continued development and improvement of Specialist Children’s Services.

This is a great opportunity to become part of Specialist Children’s Services and to work across two important clinical areas, developing your experience of both Community Paediatrics and children with complex health needs.

You will work alongside experienced healthcare professionals within a multidisciplinary environment, with opportunities to learn and develop your skills. The existing Band 3 framework includes supervision, appraisal, continuing professional development and further training.

If you are passionate about supporting children and families and would like to develop your career within Specialist Children’s Services, we would love to hear from you.

Supporting Community Paediatrics and Complex Needs Nursing clinics.Preparing and supporting clinic environments and helping clinics run effectively.Welcoming and supporting children, young people and their parents/carers.Working alongside registered nurses, medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.Contributing to agreed care and clinical activities within your competencies and under appropriate supervision.Maintaining accurate and timely patient records.Recognising and escalating concerns appropriately, including safeguarding or safety concerns.Helping us to provide a positive, inclusive and child and family-centred experience.Contributing to the continued development and improvement of Specialist Children’s Services.

This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Oct 2026

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust