Job summary
Health Care Assistant
Department:Endoscopy Unit
Band 3
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 MKUH White House diagnostic Centre (WHDC)) The unit are 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 WHDC.
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, Respiratory and Urology conditions. This can be a physically demanding and challenging role but is very rewarding for the right candidate.
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.
Interview date: W/C 07.07.2025
Main duties of the job
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 an understanding of Endoscopy procedures is beneficial. In the first 12 months you will be expected to work towards competencies to show you meet the criteria to work as a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to support your nursing colleagues.
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 successful candidates will embrace the challenge of working in a highly demanding environment where patient focus is paramount.
If you would like to know more about the post please contact Hannah Burnett, Senior Endoscopy Sister on 01908 997654.Unfortunately, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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A strong 76.6% of this staff group express genuine enthusiasm for their work.(NHS Staff Survey 2024)
- Free on-site parking
- Free refreshments
- 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
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Job description
Job 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
- 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
- GCSE level Maths & English or willing to undertake Functional Skills
- NHS 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
- NHS 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.
