About this role
Job summary
Theatre Health Care Assistant
Band 2/3 £25,272 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata if part time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
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
Are you interested in working in a busy and challenging Operating Theatre department? We would love you to come and join our fantastic Theatre Team at Milton Keynes University NHS Hospital (MKUH).Are you a caring, motivated individual looking for a rewarding role in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We are seeking enthusiastic Theatre Health Care Assistants to become a vital part of our dedicated and friendly team at Milton Keynes University Hospital.MKUH is a forward-thinking, medium-sized hospital with approximately 500 beds. Our busy and diverse Operating Theatre department features 12 theatres, supporting both elective and emergency procedures. As a Level 2 trauma centre, we provide high-quality care across a wide range of surgical specialities.
Interview date: 19 August 2026
We are unable to sponsor this role
Main duties of the job
Strong 81.2% of additional clinical services feel care of patients is their top priority. ''NHS Survey, 2024''
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute' The theatres at MKUH are split into 2 suites with a total of 12 operating theatres, and a procedure room suite which undertake both elective and emergency work. The role of the HCA is to assist the theatre team in the delivery of safe and effective care to the patient. The post holder will be expected to work competently and flexibly across all surgical specialities as part of the multidisciplinary team, including a variety of shifts including nights, twilights and on-call shifts
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.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Join #TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital
The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team.
MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023.
As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future.
With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH.
Find out more about working in #TeamSurgery at MKUH from the people who work across the division in the video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mYel-Y9nrU
Please refer to the attached job description
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
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.
Desirable
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 Theatres (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)