Job summary
Healthcare Assistant
Department: Ward 7 and Ward 22
Band 2 £22,383 per annum
Hours: 37.5, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Ward 7 is a 24-bed Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit. We specialise in the acute medical management of a stroke but also place emphasis on rehabilitation, encouraging patients to set their own goals and helping them to achieve them.
Ward 22 Gastro-enterology/ Medical Ward. We receive patients mostly from the assessment unit(s) and the emergency Department within the hospital.
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.
Interview date: w/c 26 February 2024
Main duties of the job
- Assist and support the nursing team in the safe provision of care to the patient.
- Communicate well with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Treat patients and their families with care and compassion.
- Maintain patient privacy and dignity throughout their stay within the ward/department
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.
- 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
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
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
- 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.
- 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
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
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 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.
