Healthcare Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

A local NHS Trust is looking for dedicated Senior Healthcare Assistants to join the Emergency Department. Your role will involve providing patient care, collaborating with medical staff, and maintaining safety. A passion for patient welfare and teamwork is essential. The position offers flexible working and various benefits such as free on-site parking and a discounted gym membership.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free refreshments

Flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

On-site nursery

Staff health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• Committed and caring attitude towards patient care.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and alert nature.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining clinical equipment.
• Support and train new staff.
• Assist in the delivery of personal care duties.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

NHS Care Certificate

Job description

Senior Healthcare Assistant

Department: Emergency Department

Band 2/3 pro rata if part-time

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Do you have a passion for patient care and want to work in a fast-paced hospital environment? Are you a committed, caring, and collaborative individual?

The Emergency Department (ED) is currently looking for FIVE new Healthcare Assistants. The role of the ED is to treat patients with serious medical conditions, life-threatening illnesses/injuries, and limb-threatening problems by providing 24-hour care to an average of 240 patients daily. You will need to be proactive, alert, and ready for anything.

As a Healthcare Assistant in the ED, you will work collaboratively with Staff Nurses, Consultants, and ambulance staff.

We are seeking proactive, enthusiastic, compassionate individuals who understand the importance of health and safety and enjoy teamwork.

You must be committed to accurate documentation, self-motivated, eager to improve patient lives, and caring at all times.

More information on ED: Welcome to the Emergency Department - Milton Keynes University Hospital

Please note: You must have an NHS Care Certificate to be Band 3. You will be Band 2 until you pass this and complete your probation.

Interview date: W/C 01.09.2025

• Assist senior nursing staff in maintaining clinical equipment in good working order.
• Assist medical and other staff with procedures and act as a chaperone as required.
• Promote good clinical practice and act as an ambassador for high standards and patient care.
• Support and train new staff through internal training and induction.
• Engage in continuous professional development.
• Support the use of competency assessments and evaluate Junior healthcare assistants' competency documents and care certificates.

We care. We communicate. We collaborate. We contribute.

A strong 76.6% of staff express enthusiasm for their work (NHS Staff Survey 2024).

• Free on-site parking
• Free refreshments
• Flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On-site nursery (chargeable)
• Staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a teaching hospital committed to research and teaching. The hospital is rated good by the CQC.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the delivery of patient care, including personal care duties while maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Using appropriate aids for moving and handling to ensure safety.
• Knowledge of clinical observations, glucose monitoring, and urinalysis, with understanding of escalation processes.
• Assisting in the induction of new staff and demonstrating duties.
• Organizing daily workload and prioritizing tasks.
• Communicating effectively with patients, considering barriers such as disabilities.
• Using advanced communication skills to encourage patient engagement.
• Meeting needs of patients and visitors courteously and compassionately.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

This advert closes on Sunday 10 Aug 2025.