Job summary
Theatres Health Care AssistantBand 2Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Are you a dedicated Healthcare Assistant looking to make a difference in surgical care? We would love you to come and join our exciting Theatres Recruitment Evening event and become a part of our team!
Where: Milton Keynes University Hospital, Standing Way, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD
When: Wednesday 20th March 2024, 4:30pm - 8:00pm
At our Recruitment Evening, you will have a chance to:
- Meet part of our Theatre's team
- Tour our Theatre's facilities
- See our robotic equipment set up
- Learn about development plans and training courses available for continued professional progress
- Participate in on-the-spot interview
Don't miss this opportunity to take your surgical career to the next level! Apply today to secure your spot at our Theatres Recruitment Evening. Applications received will be shortlisted and the selected candidates will receive further information regarding the event. Please be prepared to be interviewed on-the-spot, and ensure you have full ID documents available to bring with you.
Main duties of the job
We are recruiting for enthusiastic and motivated Health Care Assistants to join the MKUH Theatre team.
Here at (MKUH) we are a medium sized, level 2 trauma facility, comprising approximately 500 beds and 12 operating theatres across both elective and emergencies.
The role is to support the qualified staff in preparing equipment and the theatres to deliver safe standards of quality care for patients who require surgery. You will be supported whilst you are learning, and therefore a flexible approach is required.
You need to be kind and compassionate and be a team player who learns to anticipate and be ready to work in a busy department.
If you believe you have these qualities, we would like to hear from you. Visits to the department welcome.
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 will be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and 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
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and 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
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- GCSE pass or equivalent in English and Maths
- Awareness of infection control issues
- Awareness of Health & Safety in the workplace
Desirable
- Healthcare qualification or working towards
- Awareness of NHS policies, and clinical guidelines
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of working to deadlines
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to high standard of care
- Ability to work logically and manage priorities
- Able to work under pressure
Personal and people development
Essential
- Team player
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Demonstrates compassion
- Presents a professional image
Communication
Essential
- Ability to exchange information with staff at all levels and engage with teams in a common goal
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- GCSE pass or equivalent in English and Maths
- Awareness of infection control issues
- Awareness of Health & Safety in the workplace
Desirable
- Healthcare qualification or working towards
- Awareness of NHS policies, and clinical guidelines
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of working to deadlines
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to high standard of care
- Ability to work logically and manage priorities
- Able to work under pressure
Personal and people development
Essential
- Team player
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Demonstrates compassion
- Presents a professional image
Communication
Essential
- Ability to exchange information with staff at all levels and engage with teams in a common goal
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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.
