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Senior Healthcare Assistant
Department: Emergency Department
Band 2/3 pro rata if part-time
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Do you have a passion for patient care and want to work in a fast-paced hospital environment? Are you a committed, caring and collaborative individual?
The Emergency Department (ED) are currently looking for FIVE new Healthcare Assistants. The role of the ED is to treat patients who have serious medical conditions, life-threatening illnesses/injuries and limb-threatening problems by providing a 24-hour care to an average of 240 patients every day. Therefore, you will need to always be pro-active, alert and ready for anything.
As a Healthcare Assistant in the Emergency Department, you will work collaboratively with Staff Nurses, Consultants and ambulance staff.
We are looking for pro-active, enthusiastic, compassionate individuals who understand the importance of excellence in health and safety and who enjoy working as part of a team.
You must be understanding of accurate documentation within the workplace, be self-motivated be wanting to improve patient lives and be caring at all times.
Here Is More Information On ED
Welcome to the Emergency Department - Milton Keynes University Hospital (mkuh.nhs.uk)
Please be advised you must have an NHS Care Certificate to be Band 3. You will be Band 2 until you pass this and your probation.
Unfortunately we are not sponsoring at this current time.
- To assist the senior nursing staff in ensuring that all clinical equipment is kept in good working order and ready for use.
- Assisting medical and other staff with procedures and as a chaperone as required.
- To promote the importance of good clinical practice throughout the department, acting as an ambassador for high standards and good patient care at all times.
- The ability to be involved in influencing change to promote an effective environment for patients and staff.
- Support and train new staff with internal training and the induction process.
- To be involved in continuous development in keeping up to date knowledge on the healthcare assistant’s role.
- Support the use of competency assessments in the practice area.
- Provide assessment of Junior healthcare assistants competency documents and care certificate.
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
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 working opportunities
- 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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kirsty McKenzie-Martin Job title: Matron Email address:
[email protected]