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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
  • Milton Keynes

AI generated summary

  • You should be willing to learn, work under pressure, and acquire phlebotomy and cannulation skills. Experience is helpful but not essential; disclosure checks required.
  • You will assist the Nurse Practitioner and doctors, provide patient care during assessment and treatment, and safely transfer patients to other wards and departments.

Requirements

  • Experience working within a care setting is helpful, but not essential.
  • Willingness to learn and develop skills important for the role.
  • Ability to learn phlebotomy and cannulation.
  • Full induction programme and care certificate provided for those new to the role.
  • Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • We are unable to support applicants on a sponsored visa for this post.
  • Candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
  • Disclosure and Baring Service Checks will be required for new employees.

Responsibilities

  • To provide support to the Nurse Practitioner and doctors in the Emergency Surgical Clinic (ESC) based in the Same Day Emergency Clinic (SDEC) at the new Maple Clinic.
  • To provide all care for the patient while they are undergoing assessment and treatment.
  • To safely transfer patients to other wards and departments.

FAQs

What is the job title of the position available at the Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?

The job title is Healthcare Assistant.

What department will the Healthcare Assistant be working in?

The Healthcare Assistant will be working in the Emergency Surgical Clinic – Same Day Emergency Clinic (SDEC).

What are the hours of work for this position?

The position requires 37.5 hours per week, but part-time options will be considered.

Is previous experience in a care setting required for this role?

While previous experience in a care setting is helpful, it is not required as a full induction program and care certificate will be provided for those new to the role.

What skills will the Healthcare Assistant be expected to learn?

The Healthcare Assistant will be expected to learn phlebotomy and cannulation, with necessary training provided.

Will the Healthcare Assistant work independently or as part of a team?

The Healthcare Assistant will work closely with the Surgical, Urology, ENT, and Orthopaedic on-call teams of doctors and will act on their instructions.

Are there any visa sponsorship options available for applicants?

No, the position does not support applicants on a sponsored visa.

How can I get more information about the position?

For more information, you can contact Carol Wilson, Nurse Practitioner, at 01908 996426 or via email at carol.wilson@mkuh.nhs.uk.

What type of checks will be required for new employees?

Disclosure and Barring Service Checks will be required for new employees.

What is the goal of Milton Keynes University Hospital regarding research and teaching?

The hospital aims to improve the care of patients through research and teaching conducted on-site in partnership with the University of Buckingham.

How will applicants with disabilities be treated during the application process?

Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1984
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides a broad range of general medical and surgical services for more than 400,000 people every year. Our mission: "Milton Keynes is a hospital committed to learning, to honesty, and to the best possible care and experience for every patient, every time."​ About us: Milton Keynes Hospital occupies a 60-hectare site to the south of the city centre. We are a medium sized district general hospital, serving Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. The hospital has approximately 400 inpatient beds, and provides a broad range of general medical and surgical services. We have a busy A&E Department that manages all medical, surgical and child health emergency admissions. As our local population grows, we continue to develop our facilities. In addition to providing general acute services, Milton Keynes Hospital increasingly provides more specialist services, including cancer care, cardiology and oral surgery. We have responsibility for treating premature babies born locally. Some of the babies we treat are born as early as 24 weeks old (16 weeks early), and weigh as little as 500 grams.