Healthcare Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 Per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Jul 2026
Closing date:	19 Aug 2026

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Summary

Senior Health Care Assistant

Department : Ward 7 and Ward 22

Band : 3

Hours: 37.5 per week x 4 positions , all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised individual with positive attitude to work on our Acute stroke unit Ward 7 and Gastroenterology Ward 22. We are looking to recruit who is compassionate, caring. Maintain high standards of care, uphold trust values. Show effective communication skills, protect privacy and dignity and provide individualised care.

Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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

Interview date: Week commencing 10 August 2026

We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute

“- NHS Survey, 2024''94% feel that their role makes a difference to patience and service users.

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. 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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· 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.

· Assist in the meeting of patient’s nutritional needs, ensuring patients who require assistance at mealtimes have a red tray.

· Assist in skin and pressure area care. Under the supervision of registered nurses ensure patients are helped to move position to prevent discomfort and/ pressure damage.

· Undertake clinical duties and record patient observations as requested by a registered professional, this could include taking blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring, basic wound dressing changes, undertaking venepuncture and removing cannulas, sutures and catheters.

· To complete relevant documentation, including updating patient records with patient information such as fluid balance, nutrition, height and weight, as necessary.

Professional

• To act at all times in a professional and courteous manner.

• To ensure compliance with mandatory training.

• To participate in the Trust’s appraisal system be involved in continuous development, keeping up to date knowledge on the Healthcare Assistant’s role.

• To participate in department meetings as appropriate.

• To uphold the Trust Values.

• To promote the importance of good clinical practice throughout the ward/department, acting as an ambassador for high standards and good patient care at all times.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

This advert closes on Tuesday 21 Jul 2026

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