Job summary
Healthcare Assistant
Department: Surgical Wards (20, 21, 23 and 24)
Band 2 pro-rate if part time
Hours: Full time (37.5hrs per week) Part time positions available, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person to join our friendly Team working in the Surgical Directorate.
Are you a motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team within a fast-paced environment? Then apply to come and work with us a become a member of our valued team. We are looking for healthcare assistants to join:
Ward 20: Emergency Surgical Care
Ward 21: Elective Orthopaedic and surgical Gynaecology and Urological care
Ward 24: Elective Surgical Care
Ward 23: Trauma and Orthopaedics, Ear, Nose and Throat and Spinal Injury Care
The post holder will aim to ensure that all patients are provided with a safe and high-quality standard of care.
Main duties of the job
To adhere to hospital policies.
To take responsibility for monitoring stock levels of disposables and managing a system of ordering that ensures adequate levels of stock at all times.
Assisting the senior team in ensuring the asset register of equipment is up to date.
To ensure the safeguarding of patients by working within Trust policies and procedures and reporting any concerns or issues raised to the nurse in charge.
To work within own limitations and competence and refer issues beyond your limitations to the nurse in charge.
To participate in promoting a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
The post holder will be required to undertake the Care Certificate and MKUH standards within the first 12 weeks of employment.
About us
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.
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
MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist all team members as required in the direct delivery of patient care for surgical patients across the elective and emergency footprint.
To have knowledge of basic clinical observations and an understanding of the correct escalation process, making judgements on when to report patient conditions to a senior member of staff.
To assist, where appropriate, in the induction of new staff within the department, demonstrating duties to new starters
To organise own daily workload, adjusting and prioritising appropriately as the ward actively dictates.
Communicate factual information to patients regarding their condition within your clinical remit. Patients may have barriers to understanding such as a physical or mental disability, including dementia and so information will need to be delivered with tact, empathy, and sensitivity.
To act at all times in a professional and courteous manner.
To ensure compliance with mandatory training.
To participate in the Trusts appraisal system and develop a Personal Development Plan.
To participate in department meetings as appropriate.
To uphold the Trust Values.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist all team members as required in the direct delivery of patient care for surgical patients across the elective and emergency footprint.
To have knowledge of basic clinical observations and an understanding of the correct escalation process, making judgements on when to report patient conditions to a senior member of staff.
To assist, where appropriate, in the induction of new staff within the department, demonstrating duties to new starters
To organise own daily workload, adjusting and prioritising appropriately as the ward actively dictates.
Communicate factual information to patients regarding their condition within your clinical remit. Patients may have barriers to understanding such as a physical or mental disability, including dementia and so information will need to be delivered with tact, empathy, and sensitivity.
To act at all times in a professional and courteous manner.
To ensure compliance with mandatory training.
To participate in the Trusts appraisal system and develop a Personal Development Plan.
To participate in department meetings as appropriate.
To uphold the Trust Values.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- GCSE level Maths & English or willing to undertake Functional Skills
- CARE Certificate or willingness to complete it within first 3 months
- Understanding of the importance of safe working practices
- Understanding of the role of a Healthcare Assistant
Desirable
- Awareness of importance of infection prevention & control
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of being a care giver
- Previous NHS experience
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
Personal and people development
Essential
- Commitment to compassion and safe care
- Presents a professional appearance
- Ability to work within a team
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
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.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- GCSE level Maths & English or willing to undertake Functional Skills
- CARE Certificate or willingness to complete it within first 3 months
- Understanding of the importance of safe working practices
- Understanding of the role of a Healthcare Assistant
Desirable
- Awareness of importance of infection prevention & control
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of being a care giver
- Previous NHS experience
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
Personal and people development
Essential
- Commitment to compassion and safe care
- Presents a professional appearance
- Ability to work within a team
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
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.
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.
