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An exciting opportunity is available forBand 2 HCAto join our forward thinking team in ourAcute Respiratory Wardsat Milton Keynes University Hospital. Our teams consists of Ward 16which is a 29 bedded, female respiratory ward only.

What our Team can offer:

• HCA induction and Fundamentals of Careprogramme
• Development pathways to specialist and managerial roles
• Preceptorship programme for newly qualified HCA
• 2 week induction programme (individualised)
• Learning and training opportunities
• A range of clinical skills training to suit the individual as well as the ward (Patient observation assessment, Simulation training, CORE training: TVN, Dementia, Falls,Fraility course, Care of the dying)
• Roster patterns to support healthy work/life balance
• Working on structured career pathways

We are looking for highly motivated and committed Band 2 Health care assistant to work on our Respiratory Wards. We care for a variety of patients with both acute and long-term conditions including patients stepping down from ITU/HDU. We work closely with our Respiratory Nurse Specialists alongside community staff to ensure best treatment and continuity.

Interview date: 27/03/2023

We require enthusiastic individuals with a Can Do attitude who have the ability to work within our friendly ward teams. They must be passionate about patient care and getting things right the first time. Acute Respiratory Medicine is continuously expanding its service and we require staff who have the ambition to strive towards excellence and drive these changes to improve our Respiratory service.

If you are motivated to deliver high standards of care and have the personal qualities and characteristics outlined within the person specification then this could be the post for you.

The role of the HCA is to assist the nursing team in the delivery of safe effective care to the patient.

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trust’s values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients . The hospital is undergoing significant investment; including a new Cancer Centre, a new main entrance, and a new pathway unit. We are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news

To assist all team members as required in the direct delivery of patient care. Undertake personal care duties for patients including bathing and feeding.

To have knowledge of basic clinical observations and an understanding of the correct escalation process, making judgements on when to report patient conditions to a senior member of staff.

To assist, where appropriate, in the induction of new staff within the department, demonstrating duties to new starters

To organise own daily workload, adjusting and prioritising appropriately as the ward actively dictates.

Communicate factual information to patients regarding their condition within your clinical remit. Patients may have barriers to understanding such as a physical or mental disability, including dementia and so information will need to be delivered with tact, empathy, and sensitivity.

You may need to use persuasive skills to encourage patients to engage and undertake activities of daily living.

To ensure that patients, relatives needs are met in a courteous, helpful, and compassionate manner.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.