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Operating Department
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Band 3
Contract
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Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
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430-SURG25-703A
Cyflogwr
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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NHS
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Theatres (Dept)
Tref
Milton Keynes
Cyflog
£24,937 - £26,598 Per annum
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Yn cau
03/03/2026 23:59

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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Healthcare Assistant

Band 3

 

At Milton Keynes University Hospital, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live our Trust values and behaviours every day, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.  

MKUH staff's Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making (Staff Survey, 2024).

Our benefits

We believe in recognising and rewarding the amazing contribution of our staff and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:

  • Free on-site parking including EV charging
  • Complimentary refreshments
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
  • On-site nursery (charges apply)
  • A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
  • VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial Wellbeing

 

Trosolwg o'r swydd

Theatre Health Care Assistant

Band 3

Hours: 37.5 p/w 

 

Are you interested in working in a busy and challenging Operating Theatre department? We would love you to come and join our fantastic Theatre Team at Milton Keynes University NHS Hospital (MKUH).

Are you a caring, motivated individual looking for a rewarding role in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We are seeking enthusiastic Theatre Health Care Assistants to become a vital part of our dedicated and friendly team at Milton Keynes University Hospital.

MKUH is a forward-thinking, medium-sized hospital with approximately 500 beds. Our busy and diverse Operating Theatre department features 12 theatres, supporting both elective and emergency procedures. 

We’re seeking individuals who are:

·         Kind, compassionate, and patient-focused

·         Reliable team players with strong communication skills

·         Willing to learn and adapt in a busy clinical setting

·         Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety

Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential—we value a positive attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference.

If you do not have an NHS Care Certificate, the successful postholders will be Band 2 and required to undertake the Care Certificate within the first 12 weeks of employment. Once your 6-month probation has completed, you will be a Band 3 (subject to passing probationary period).  

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Interview date: 10.03.2026

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute

“-NHS Survey, 2024'' This team always knows what their work responsibilities are, scoring 93%.  

The theatres at MKUH are split into 2 suites with a total of 12 operating theatres, and a procedure room suite which undertake both elective and emergency work. The role of the HCA is to assist the theatre team in the delivery of safe and effective care to the patient. The post holder will be expected to work competently and flexibly across all surgical specialities as part of the multidisciplinary team, including a variety of shifts including nights, twilights and on-call shifts. 

As a Theatre Health Care Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting our surgical teams and ensuring the theatres are fully prepared for each procedure. Your responsibilities will include:

·         Assisting with setting up and maintaining equipment and supplies

·         Supporting patients pre- and post-operatively with dignity and care

·         Helping maintain a clean, safe, and efficient theatre environment

·         Working closely with clinical staff to provide seamless, high-quality      care

You’ll receive comprehensive support and training, with opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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.

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.

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.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital

For further information about Milton Keynes please visit - Visit Milton Keynes

 

 

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

•    Be a safe and effective member of the theatre team during a list providing high standards of care
•    Be able to begin to anticipate and have some solutions to solve problems as they occur.
•    To have a knowledge of the Health & Safety at work Act, and its implications for themselves and others.
•    To maintain a high standard of hygiene at all times, be familiar with, and contribute to the control of infection within areas of work.
•    Undertake duties of runner in theatres.

Communication Skills
•    Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team receiving and conveying complex and sensitive information.
•    Ensure that the confidentiality of information is maintained at all times, pertaining to both patients and staff
•    Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communication skills in accordance with the patient group.

Leadership
•    To develop own practice and offer service improvements
•    To be familiar with trust polices and procedures
•    Act within limits of own competence, ensuring actions support care, protection and wellbeing of others.
•    Maintain responsibility for the identification of own continuing educational and development needs, including audits of own work practice. Formulate a personal development plan and participate in the annual appraisal process.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

Manyleb y person

Qualifications and knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • GCSE level or Functional Skills in Maths & English or equivalent knowledge
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
  • NHS CARE Certificate
  • Awareness of importance of infection prevention & control
  • Understanding of the importance of safe working practices
  • Awareness of NHS policies
  • Understand the role of the Theatre Health Care Assistant
  • Willing to undertake the Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Theatre Support Worker Course
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Knowledge of personal care and activities of daily living
  • Studying Nursing or Midwifery or similar at university
  • Assessors training/certificate

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience working in a care setting
  • Experience of working in a team
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Previous NHS experience
  • Experience in supporting junior staff
  • Experience of circulating in a theatre

Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • 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 other clinical tasks
Meini prawf dymunol
  • IT Skills

Personal and people development

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • 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

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • 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.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Able to feedback on assessments undertaken.

Specific requirements

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

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Senior Team Leader
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