Senior Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

Senior Healthcare Assistant

Band 3

Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Healthcare Assistants in Outpatients. The role involves working alongside nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality and effective nursing care.

We are seeking individuals who are enthusiastic, compassionate, flexible, and creative. If you have excellent communication and time management skills and a passion for high standards of patient care, we would love to meet you.

We offer in-house induction and support, with flexible working options to meet service needs.

The post holder will be required to undertake the Care Certificate and MKUH standards within the first 12 weeks of employment.

Interview date: 22 May 2025

Main duties of the job

Join #TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital

The surgery division at MKUH covers specialties including theatres and ICU, offering various clinical and non-clinical roles. The division seeks passionate, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking professionals.

MKUH is a leader in surgical robotics, being the first in Europe to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery, having completed over 500 cases since 2019.

The Trust is also part of the New Hospital Programme, expanding surgical capacity to meet community health needs.

Join us now, during an exciting growth phase, with a leading benefits package.

Learn more about working in #TeamSurgery at MKUH from our staff in this video.

About us

We care, We communicate, We collaborate, We contribute

Flexibility is embraced, with 64% satisfaction in flexible working patterns (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a teaching hospital engaged in research and education to improve patient care. The hospital is undergoing significant investment and is rated 'good' by the CQC. Visit our website for latest news.

Additional details

Posted on: 24 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,625 - £25,674 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference: 430-SUR25-5A-B3

Location: Outpatients Department, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD

Job description & responsibilities

Assist in the induction of new staff, demonstrating duties and leading by example to ensure safe, effective care.

Support daily supervision of Healthcare Assistants and assess their competency and care certificates.

Organize your workload, adjusting priorities as needed based on ward activity.

Communicate with patients regarding their conditions with tact, empathy, and sensitivity, considering any barriers to understanding.

Professional commitments

• Maintain professionalism and courtesy at all times.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory training.
• Participate in appraisals and continuous development, keeping up-to-date with HCAs' roles.
• Attend department meetings as appropriate.
• Uphold Trust values and promote high standards of clinical practice.

Please refer to the detailed job description for further information.