Job summary
Health Care Assistant
Department: Gynaecology
Band 3, £24,625 - £25,674 Per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Health Care assistant to work within Specialist Gynaecology Outpatient department. These fast-paced clinics run on weekdays for colposcopy, diagnostic and treatment hysteroscopy, Uro-gynaecology.
You should have a genuine interest in women's health and gynaecology alongside a desire to improve patient experience and services. As a Trust we are passionate about ensuring women have a positive experience every time they use our service.
If you do not have an NHS Care certificate you would start at Band 2 and be supported within the first 6 months to achieve this at which time you will move to Band 3
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: w/c 21 July 2025
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of the Nursing team providing patient focused care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. We are excited to begin the design of our Women and Children's Hospital due to be opened in 2025.
You should be organised, able to work independently and within a team to ensure the smooth running of the service by supporting Clinicians and Registered Nurses. If you are looking to advance your career and develop new skills, and this advert has inspired you to want to be part of our team then we would love to hear from you.
Please read the job and personal specifications carefully, you will need to provide evidence in your application of all the essential criteria.
To actively monitor and maintain high standards of care and to promote health education.
To be able to establish quickly a friendly and appropriate rapport with the patients and other service users.
Undertake housekeeping duties such as cleaning, disposal of linen cleaning and tidying up. To actively participate in the day-to-day upkeep of stock levels and cleanliness within the clinics.
Knowledge of Trust Policies on infection control, disposal of sharps and clinical waste, manual handling and control of substances hazardous to health.
To ensure the smooth running and nursing support of Specialist Outpatient Gynaecology clinics, which include:
Colposcopy clinicsHysteroscopy clinicsUro-gynaecology clinicsVulval clinicsMinor-ops clinics.
About us
This diverse role will include supporting the medical and nursing staff in the running of the gynaecology outpatient clinics, ensuring that all patients attending the services receive appropriate support and a good quality service.
NHS Staff Survey: This team always knows what their work responsibilities are, scoring 93%.
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 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
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 work as part of a team and support the service providing specialist gynaecology clinics, working in all speciality clinics provided by Womens Health.
Welcome patients and relatives to the clinics and facilitate their progress through the system. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the setting up and preparation required to maintain and run the colposcopy, hysteroscopy, uro-gynaecology and minor-ops clinics under the supervision of the Registered nurse.
Carrying out clinical nursing skills as appropriate including performing blood pressures, pulse, temperature, respirations and oxygen saturations. Recording the observations on electronic (or paper records) and escalating any concerns as appropriate.
Recording Weights, Heights and BMIs and carrying out routine Pregnancy testing as required
To monitor the well-being of patients within the outpatient department to ensure they are as comfortable as possible and report any changes in patients condition to the registered nurse or clinician.
To ensure all examination rooms are cleaned and well-stocked. To ensure clinic areas are safe, clean and infection prevention and control measures are adhered to at all times
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
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 reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough 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.
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 work as part of a team and support the service providing specialist gynaecology clinics, working in all speciality clinics provided by Womens Health.
Welcome patients and relatives to the clinics and facilitate their progress through the system. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the setting up and preparation required to maintain and run the colposcopy, hysteroscopy, uro-gynaecology and minor-ops clinics under the supervision of the Registered nurse.
Carrying out clinical nursing skills as appropriate including performing blood pressures, pulse, temperature, respirations and oxygen saturations. Recording the observations on electronic (or paper records) and escalating any concerns as appropriate.
Recording Weights, Heights and BMIs and carrying out routine Pregnancy testing as required
To monitor the well-being of patients within the outpatient department to ensure they are as comfortable as possible and report any changes in patients condition to the registered nurse or clinician.
To ensure all examination rooms are cleaned and well-stocked. To ensure clinic areas are safe, clean and infection prevention and control measures are adhered to at all times
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
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 reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough 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.
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 or Functional Skills in Maths & English or equivalent knowledge
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
- CARE Certificate
- Knowledge of personal care and activities of daily living
- Awareness of importance of infection prevention & control
- Understanding of the importance of safe working practices
- Understanding of the role of a Healthcare Assistant
Desirable
- Studying Nursing or Midwifery or similar at university
- Awareness of NHS policies
- Assessors training/certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a care setting
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience in supporting junior staff
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
- Ability to induct, support, assess and develop junior members of staff
- Ability to undertake clinical observations and tasks including phlebotomy
Desirable
Personal and people development
Essential
- Commitment to Safeguarding
- Presents a professional appearance
- Ability to work within a team
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Commitment to working in a caring environment with people of all ages
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.
- Able to record care provided using MKUH documentation and complying with MKUH policies and guidelines
- Able to feedback to staff on safe and effective practice
Desirable
- Able to feedback on assessments undertaken
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- GCSE level or Functional Skills in Maths & English or equivalent knowledge
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
- CARE Certificate
- Knowledge of personal care and activities of daily living
- Awareness of importance of infection prevention & control
- Understanding of the importance of safe working practices
- Understanding of the role of a Healthcare Assistant
Desirable
- Studying Nursing or Midwifery or similar at university
- Awareness of NHS policies
- Assessors training/certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a care setting
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience in supporting junior staff
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
- Ability to induct, support, assess and develop junior members of staff
- Ability to undertake clinical observations and tasks including phlebotomy
Desirable
Personal and people development
Essential
- Commitment to Safeguarding
- Presents a professional appearance
- Ability to work within a team
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Commitment to working in a caring environment with people of all ages
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.
- Able to record care provided using MKUH documentation and complying with MKUH policies and guidelines
- Able to feedback to staff on safe and effective practice
Desirable
- Able to feedback on assessments undertaken
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.
