Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare Assistant
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Senior Health Care Assistant
Department
Ward 7 and Ward 22
Band
3
Hours
37.5 per week x 4 positions, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised individual with a positive attitude to work on our Acute Stroke Unit in Ward 7 and Gastroenterology Ward 22. We are looking to recruit someone who is compassionate, caring, maintains high standards of care, upholds trust values, shows effective communication skills, protects privacy and dignity, and provides individualized care.
Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Salary
Band 3 salary will be dependent on having an NHS Care certificate. If you do not have this, you will start at Band 2 and be supported within the first 6 months to achieve it; once achieved, you will move to Band 3.
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Interview Date
Week commencing 10 August 2026
About Us
We care. We communicate. We collaborate. We contribute.
“NHS Survey, 2024": 94% feel that their role makes a difference to patients and service users.
Under the supervision of Registered staff, the role of the Senior Healthcare Assistant is to undertake delegated clinical care duties, assist the nursing team, and support Healthcare Assistants in the delivery of safe, effective care to the patient.
About Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH)
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
Services We Offer
As a medium-sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
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We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025, we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards—a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH: News - Milton Keynes University Hospital
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Contact
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Lesley Rozario
- Job Title: Senior Sister
- Email Address: lesley.rozario@mkuh.nhs.uk
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