Job summary
Healthcare Assistant
Department: SDEC, Ward 1, Ward 2
Band 2 £22,383 per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours: Full time and part time available, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care) is the provision of same day emergency care for those patients being considered for emergency admission and enables individuals to receive the treatment they need, without being admitted into the hospital. The co-located SDEC service is available on the ground floor of the Maple Centre, aiming to prevent admissions and facilitate early discharge for Medicine, Surgery and Frailty patients.
Ward 1 assesses and implements treatment for all new medical patients. We aim to discharge patients within 24-48 hours. This ward will enable patients who require additional treatment to receive the support they need before being safely discharged.
Ward 2 is a short-stay medical ward.
We are looking for pro-active, enthusiastic, compassionate individuals who understand the importance of excellence in bed-side care and who enjoy working as part of a team.
Interviews: w/c 05/02/2024
Main duties of the job
The role of the HCA is to assist the nursing team in the delivery of safe effective care to the patient.
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
- 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.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
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.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
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.
