About this role
Job summary
Health Care Assistant
Department: Endoscopy Units
Band 3 £25,272 - £27,476 per annum
Hours 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2-3 Health Care Assistant to join our busy Endoscopy Team. Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) Endoscopy service is based over 2 sites (MKUH and MKUH White House diagnostic Centre (WHDC))
The units are purpose built to support outpatient and inpatient endoscopic procedures. It consists of four Endoscopy theatres at MKUH, one of which has the facilities to undertake X- ray screening and laser procedures and two Endoscopy theatres at WHDC.
The main responsibility of this post will be to work alongside our Endoscopists, Staff Nurses, Nurse Associates and Health Care Assists to delivering high level care to patients in all areas of the unit.
The applicant does not require previous endoscopy experience as all training will be given but an understanding of Endoscopy procedures is beneficial.
Band 3 salary will be dependent on having a NHS Care certificate. If you do not have this, you will start at Band 2 and be supported within the first 6 months to achieve it, once achieved you will move to Band 3.
For further information contact Hannah Burnett or Sue Gittens, Senior Endoscopy Sisters on 01908 996461
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview 19 August 2026
Main duties of the job
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
'7.33 out of 10 support their team is compassionate and inclusive.' 'NHS Staff Survey 2024'
The post holder will contribute to the work of the Endoscopy Unit. They will offer support and assistance to qualified nursing staff in providing high quality care for the endoscopy
About us
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. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital -
For further information about Milton Keynes please visit - Visit Milton Keynes
Job description Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
Greet patients on arrival and carry out pre-admission checks in a timely manor to avoid delay to procedures
Care for patients during Endoscopy procedures and act as an advocate
Provide or assist patients with personal care when required
Carry out observations before, during and after procedures and escalate any abnormal findings to the nurse in charge
Be able to begin to anticipate an Endoscopists needs during a procedure
Assist with the checking and transporting of specimens to pathology lab as required
To ensure that adequate written documentation is maintained in patients notes
Escort patients between departments as needed
Adhere to department policies and procedures
Attend and participate in regular team meetings
Attend mandatory training and demonstrate effective teamwork
Be able to teach and supervise junior untrained staff
Complete care certificate
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge Essential
GCSE level or Functional Skills in Maths & English or equivalent knowledge NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience CARE Certificate Knowledge of personal care and activities of daily living Awareness of importance of infection prevention & control Understanding of the importance of safe working practices Understanding of the role of a Healthcare Assistant
Desirable
Studying Nursing or Midwifery or similar at university Awareness of NHS policies Assessors training/certificate
Experience Essential
Experience working in a care setting Experience of working in a team
Desirable
Previous NHS experience Experience in supporting junior staff
Skills Essential
Ability to demonstrate commitment to high standards of care Accurate record keeping Ability to work under pressure Ability to prioritise tasks effectively at short notice Caring in a professional manner towards patients and their relatives. Good time management Ability to induct, support, assess and develop junior members of staff Ability to undertake clinical observations and tasks including phlebotomy
Desirable
IT Skills
Personal and people development Essential
Commitment to Safeguarding Presents a professional appearance Ability to work within a team Self-motivated and enthusiastic Commitment to working in a caring environment with people of all ages
Communication Essential
Clear spoken and written English Able to show care, empathy and respect to patients and their families Able to communicate with team members, carrying out instructions and feeding back information Able to record care provided using MKUH documentation and complying with MKUH policies and guidelines Able to feedback to staff on safe and effective practice Able to feedback on assessments undertaken.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address CDC WHP Endoscopy (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)