Job summary
- Main area
- Endoscopy
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed term: 13 months (Until 23 October 2026)
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-MED25-220A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Endoscopy (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £24,465 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/09/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 16/09/2025
Employer heading
Healthcare Assistant Fixed Term until 23rd October 2026
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
Job overview
Health Care Assistant Fixed Term until 23rd October 2026
Department Endoscopy Unit
Band 3 £24,465 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata
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 Whitehouse Park Diagnostic Centre (WHP))
The unit is 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 WHP
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 and Respiratory conditions
Please be advised if you do not have a NHS Care Certificate you will be Band 2 until this has been completed alongside your 6-month probationary period
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role
Possibility of permanent contract in future
If you would like to know more about the post, please contact Hannah Burnett or Sue Gittens, Senior Endoscopy Sisters 01908 997654
Main duties of the job
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
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. The successful candidates will embrace the challenge of working in a highly demanding environment where patient focus is paramount.
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 will need to demonstrate at interview that they can take a set of patient observations.
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 post holder will contribute to the work of the Endoscopy Unit. They will offer support and assistance to qualified nursing staff in providing high quality care for the endoscopy patients, relatives and friends and contributing to the efficient running of the Endoscopy unit.
Working for our organisation
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.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main duties and 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 Endoscopist’s 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 criteria
- 2 O levels/GCSE’s at grade C or above or equivalent.
- CARE Certificate or NVQ Health & Social Care Level 3 or above
- Awareness of infection control issues
- Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace
Desirable criteria
- 2 O levels/GCSE’s at grade C or above or equivalent to include Maths and English.
- Be studying at university for a Registered Nurse/Midwife Qualification
- Awareness of NHS policies
- Understanding of the role of a Healthcare Assistant
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable criteria
- Relevant experience in a care setting
- Previous NHS experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Commitment to Safeguarding
- Presents a professional appearance
- Ability to work within a team
- Self motivated and enthusiastic
Communication
Essential criteria
- Clear spoken and written English
- Able to show empathy and respect for families and patients
- Able to work alongside the extensive Multidisciplinary Team, carrying out instructions and feeding back information.
- Able to document care provided and use trust documentation within trust policy and guidelines.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hannah.Burnett
- Job title
- Senior Endoscopy Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Interview date: 16 September 2025
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