About this role
Job summary
Healthcare Assistants
Wards 20, 21 and 24
Band 2/3: £25,272 - £27,476 per annum( pro rata if part time)
If you do not have an NHS care certificate you would start at a band 2 and be supported within the first 6 months to achieve this at which time you will move to band 3.
Hours: various hours available including fixed term and permanent roles.
All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Interview date: week commencing 25 May 2026
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for these roles.
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'
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.
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.
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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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
Ward 20, 21 and 24 .We have 4 permanent and 2 maternity cover vacancies available within the surgery division.The surgical division covers both emergency and elective surgery, the individual wards are categorisedWard 20 emergency surgery with speciality in emergency colorectal surgeryWard 21a elective orthopaedic (joint replacement and spinal surgery)Ward 21b emergency gynaecology (including early pregnancy), urology and surgeryWard 24 elective surgery including gynaecology, colorectal, ENT and Urology
The candidate will ideally have experience within a healthcare setting; training will be given for individual areas specialism through study days and clinical supervision. The ability to be adaptive to changing situations both emotionally and physically is essential to this role. The candidate will be able to work effectively as part of the ward team and wider surgical division with the ability to work independently when required. They will be work alongside qualified staff escalating concerns as appropriate and support students and medical staff alike. A 24/7 (days and night shift) rota operates in all clinical areas, and the candidates are required to fulfil this requirement.For further information please contactVictoria Doig, Ward 21 manager [email protected] 01908 996449Josephine Warner, Ward 24 manager [email protected] 01908 996991
To assist all team members as required in the direct delivery of patient care.
This may involve assisting patients with eating, drinking and meeting personalhygiene needs
ProfessionalTo act at all times in a professional and courteous manner.To uphold the Trust Values
Please refer to the attached job description for further information
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
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 Ward 21 (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)