Healthcare Assistant | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,272 - £27,476 per annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 27 Aug 2026 |
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
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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
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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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 Endoscopist’s 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
This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Aug 2026
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