Senior Healthcare Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic healthcare facility in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to support patients through surgical assessments and care delivery. The candidate should have experience in healthcare and an NVQ in Health and Social Care. This role offers flexible hours, career development opportunities, and a supportive team environment to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Sound clinical skills are essential.
• NHS Care Certificate required for Band 2.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with personal care duties.
• Assess patient condition and report concerns.
• Assist the nursing team in delivering care.

Skills

Experience in a healthcare setting

NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Clinical skills

Education

NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Healthcare Assistant

Department Surgical SDEC

Band 2/3 £24,465 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata if part-time

Hours: 37.5 per week (Full-time), Part Time also available. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are looking for dedicated and values-driven Senior Healthcare Assistants to join our dynamic Surgical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking service that supports patients through rapid assessment, treatment, and discharge – all within the same day. As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patients undergoing surgical assessment and treatment.

You will work closely with nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals to deliver high-quality care, ensuring patients feel safe, respected, and valued throughout their journey.

If you have experience of working in a healthcare setting, an NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent and sound clinical skills we will offer a supportive and inclusive team environment and career development and training opportunities.

Please be advised if you do not have a NHS Care Certificate you will be Band 2 until this has been completed alongside your 6-month probationary period.

Interview 12 September 2025

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.





'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

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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Main duties and responsibilities

• 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.

Professional

• To act at all times in a professional and courteous manner.
• To ensure compliance with mandatory training.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.






This advert closes on Thursday 4 Sep 2025