Senior Healthcare Assistant

Company: Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Location: Milton Keynes
Job Description:

Theatre Health Care Assistant

Band 2/3 £25,272 – £27,476 per annum, pro rata if part time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Band 3 salary will be dependent on having a 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 3Are 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).

Theatre Health Care Assistant

Band 2/3 £25,272 – £27,476 per annum, pro rata if part time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Band 3 salary will be dependent on having a 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 3Are 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 Hospital.

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. As a Level 2 trauma centre, we provide high-quality care across a wide range of surgical specialities.

Interview date: 19 August 2026

We are unable to sponsor this role

Strong 81.2% of additional clinical services feel care of patients is their top priority. ”NHS Survey, 2024”

‘We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute’

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

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. 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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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Fiona Burge Job title: Senior Sister Email address: Fiona.burge@mkuh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01908 995603

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Posted: August 3rd, 2026