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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant Fixed Term until 23rd October 2026

The closing date is 07 September 2025

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Job summary

Health Care Assistant Fixed Term until 23rd October 2026

Department Endoscopy Unit

Band 3 £24,465 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata

Hours Part time 30 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our busy Endoscopy Team. Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) Endoscopy service is based over 2 sites (MKUH and Whitehouse Park Diagnostic Centre (WHP))

The unit is 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 WHP

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, this role is highly technical as you will be working with state-of-the-art endoscopic equipment which helps to diagnose, assess, and treat patients with the Gastrointestinal and Respiratory conditions

Please be advised if you do not have a NHS Care Certificate you will be Band 2 until this has been completed alongside your 6-month probationary period

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role

Possibility of permanent contract in future

If you would like to know more about the post, please contact Hannah Burnett or Sue Gittens, Senior Endoscopy Sisters 01908 997654

Main duties of the job

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

This is a dynamic team of highly motivated nurses and support staff. As an experienced communicator, you will be expected to provide an efficient and effective service, working as the patients advocate, and mindful at all times of the Trust vision. The successful candidates will embrace the challenge of working in a highly demanding environment where patient focus is paramount.

Our services include an ever-increasing number of specialised therapeutic and diagnostic procedures which require a high level of technical capability and a passion for problem solving.

The applicant does not require previous endoscopy experience as all training will be given but will need to demonstrate at interview that they can take a set of patient observations.

If you are motivated, enthusiastic and a confident team worker with good communication skills you will be well suited to work within this large multidisciplinary team.

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 patients, relatives and friends and contributing to the efficient running of the Endoscopy unit.

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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Details

Date posted

22 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

13 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

430-MED25-220A

Job locations

Endoscopy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Endoscopists 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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Endoscopists 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

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

  • 2 O levels/GCSE's at grade C or above or equivalent.
  • CARE Certificate or NVQ Health & Social Care Level 3 or above
  • Awareness of infection control issues
  • Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace

Desirable

  • 2 O levels/GCSE's at grade C or above or equivalent to include Maths and English.
  • Be studying at university for a Registered Nurse/Midwife Qualification
  • Awareness of NHS policies
  • Understanding of the role of a Healthcare Assistant

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a team

Desirable

  • Relevant experience in a care setting
  • 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 Safeguarding
  • Presents a professional appearance
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Self motivated and enthusiastic

Communication

Essential

  • Clear spoken and written English
  • Able to show empathy and respect for families and patients
  • Able to work alongside the extensive Multidisciplinary Team, carrying out instructions and feeding back information.
  • Able to document care provided and use trust documentation within trust policy and guidelines.
Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

  • 2 O levels/GCSE's at grade C or above or equivalent.
  • CARE Certificate or NVQ Health & Social Care Level 3 or above
  • Awareness of infection control issues
  • Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace

Desirable

  • 2 O levels/GCSE's at grade C or above or equivalent to include Maths and English.
  • Be studying at university for a Registered Nurse/Midwife Qualification
  • Awareness of NHS policies
  • Understanding of the role of a Healthcare Assistant

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a team

Desirable

  • Relevant experience in a care setting
  • 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 Safeguarding
  • Presents a professional appearance
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Self motivated and enthusiastic

Communication

Essential

  • Clear spoken and written English
  • Able to show empathy and respect for families and patients
  • Able to work alongside the extensive Multidisciplinary Team, carrying out instructions and feeding back information.
  • Able to document care provided and use trust documentation within trust policy and guidelines.

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

Endoscopy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Endoscopy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Endoscopy Sister

Hannah.Burnett

Hannah.Burnett@mkuh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

22 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

13 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

430-MED25-220A

Job locations

Endoscopy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


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