About this role
Job summary
Health Care Assistant
Department Children's Services
Band 2/3 £25,272 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours up to 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Putting children, families and compassion at the heart of everything we do
Our Children's Nursing Team is growing and we are looking for people who share our values to join our supportive, inclusive team that welcomes diversity and values every individual
We believe every child deserves care that is safe, kind, respectful and centred around their unique needs
You will play a vital role in creating a positive experience for babies, children, young people and their families during some of their most challenging momentsChildren and families rely on us not only for clinical care, but for reassurance, comfort and a sense of normality
We value growth and will support you to develop your skills
If you do not yet hold the NHS Care Certificate, you may join at Band 2 and be fully supported to complete it.Upon successful completion, you will progress to Band 3
If you are passionate about delivering excellent, child centred care and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we would love to hear from you
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role
For an informal visit or conversation, please contact Philippa Cullen Prince, Ward 5 Manager - [email protected] Wadzanai (Elizabeth) Muchopa, Ward 4 Manager - [email protected]
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 Survey, 2024''
We are looking for someone who brings:
o Compassion - treating every child and family with empathy, patience and dignity
o Teamwork - working collaboratively with nurses, doctors and the wider Multi Disciplinary Team
o Creativity and positivity - helping children feel safe, supported and even able to smile during their stay
o Commitment to learning - growing your skills and confidence through supported development
Your daily work will help children feel safe, cared for and respected. Key responsibilities include:
o Maintaining a clean, organised and welcoming environment
o Taking observations and updating records accurately and responsibly
o Providing 1:1 compassionate supervision for children with additional needs or mental health support requirements
o Supporting feeding and nutrition, including bottle feeding and breastfeeding support
o Assisting with personal care in a way that protects dignity and comfort
o Helping children move safely and confidently
o Serving meals and ensuring children's comfort throughout their stay
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
Patient Care
Establish and maintain an open and sensitive communicative manner with children, relatives and staff.
Display friendly, helpful and respectful attention to everyone.
Domestic/Environmental
Assist the staff to keep the ward environment clean and tidy. To include the cleaning and re-stocking of cupboards, sluice, clean utility room, storerooms, treatment rooms.
Maintain a safe environment by ensuring visitor beds are safely packed up during the day and access to the bedspace is free from hazards.
General Duties
Undertake tasks as may be required within scope of practice and skillset.
Deal with urgent dispatches of specimens as necessary.
Personnel
Demonstrate a professional approach to patients, relatives and colleagues
Comply with all Trust policies and procedures
Patient Care
Escort/chaperone parents and children as directed by nursing or medical staff.
Maintain childrens position and safety in bed or chair, using manual handling equipment (once trained).
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge Essential
Willingness to learn new skills Confidentiality Numerate - GCSE or equivalent Literate - GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
Experience within health service Knowledge of child protection issues
Experience Desirable
Previous experience working with children and families
Skills Essential
Ability to support team Ability to receive and give correct message Ability to follow instructions Good customer care skills
Desirable
Good standard of documentation and record keeping
Personal and people development Essential
Work wherever delegated to fulfil role Smart appearance Flexible to work days, nights and weekends Adaptable attitude
Communication Essential
Able to communicate with colleagues Able to communicate with families and children
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 Paediatric Assessment Unit (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)