Job summary
Come and join #TeamMKUH to care for our patients
We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals, with a willingness to learn, to join our hospital as Health Care Assistants providing personal care to our patients.
Recruitment Evening
If you are interested in learning more about the role of Healthcare Assistant and working as part of #TeamMKUH, please come to our Recruitment Evening on Friday 10 February between 4pm and 8pm in the Academic Centre (opposite the main reception at MKUH). There will be opportunities to speak to our Nursing team, get help with your application, talk to Practice Education, learn more about our hospital, find out about different opportunities and complete your application after the event.
If you choose to apply now, you could be invited to attend one of our interview panels that evening and will have HR support to conduct pre-employment checks.
Main duties of the job
Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) assist our Registered Nurses, and members of other teams, to look after our patients and deliver the fundamentals of nursing care. Experience caring for people, either in hospital or a care home, is an advantage but is not essential as full training will be given.
We currently have Healthcare Assistant vacancies on Medical and Surgical wards with opportunities for you to develop your skills and advance your career in nursing should you wish.
As a University Hospital we are committed to educating and developing our workforce. Successful applicants will receive:
- Trust Induction training
- Clinical skills education
- Direct supervision and support during a supernumerary induction period
- Support to complete the National Care Certificate
- Ongoing access to further education and training
Our HCAs are required to;
- Attend and complete the training programme
- Meet the MKUH standards within the first 12 weeks of employment
- Work shifts on a rota basis including a mix of day shifts, night shifts, weekends and bank holidays
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist all team members as required in the direct delivery of patient care. This may involve assisting patients with eating, drinking and meeting personal hygiene needs.
- 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.
- To uphold the Trust Values
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist all team members as required in the direct delivery of patient care. This may involve assisting patients with eating, drinking and meeting personal hygiene needs.
- 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.
- To uphold the Trust Values
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- GCSE level Maths & English or equivalent
- Understanding of the importance of safe working practices
- Awareness of importance of infection prevention & control
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of being a care giver
Communication
Essential
- Able to record care provided using MKUH documentation and complying with MKUH policies and guidelines.
- Clear spoken and written English
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise tasks effectively at short notice
- Caring in a professional manner towards patients and their relatives
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to high standards of care
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Commitment to Safeguarding
- Self motivated and enthusiastic
- Presents a professional appearance
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- GCSE level Maths & English or equivalent
- Understanding of the importance of safe working practices
- Awareness of importance of infection prevention & control
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of being a care giver
Communication
Essential
- Able to record care provided using MKUH documentation and complying with MKUH policies and guidelines.
- Clear spoken and written English
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise tasks effectively at short notice
- Caring in a professional manner towards patients and their relatives
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to high standards of care
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Commitment to Safeguarding
- Self motivated and enthusiastic
- Presents a professional appearance
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
