Job summary Health Care assistant Pre assessment Department: Pre Assessment Band 3 Pro rata Hours: 17 hours per week The Pre assessment department in Milton Keynes University Hospital is a nurse led department that ensures all patients, on the elective surgical pathway, are supported both physically and emotionally until their surgery takes place. Every patient undertakes a clinical review, either a telephone assessment or face to face assessment to establish their fitness for surgery. We collaborate with other members of the wider MDT to reach this conclusion and obtain information to assist the outcome. High level communication skills both written and verbal are essential for a safe, effective and compassionate service. As a Pre-Assessment Health Care Assistant, you will be organising blood recall clinics for elective surgical patients, ensuring they are prepared for surgery dates, under the supervision of the Pre-Assessment Nurse. Daily responsibilities include performing nursing tasks such as phlebotomy, ECGs, and clinical observations. You will support the nursing staff with the daily pre-assessment clinics, provide direct patient care and monitor stock levels for the department. Informal visits are positively encouraged, please contact Ruth.Murphymkuh.nhs.uk to arrange. This role can not be sponsored Interview date: Week beginning 24/02/2025 Main duties of the job You will communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team and assist anxious patients as they prepare for surgery. This role offers an opportunity to make a real difference in patients' pre-surgery experience within a supportive and collaborative working environment. The role of the pre assessment health care assistant is to assist the pre assessment nursing team to deliver safe effective care to the patients on their surgical pathway. To independently prepare and implement the Blood test clinic daily. To maintain a thorough knowledge of the setting up and the preparation required to maintain and run clinical sessions. To assist the senior nursing staff in ensuring that all clinical equipment is kept in good working order and ready for use. To promote the importance of good clinical practice throughout the department, acting as an ambassador for high standards and good patient care at all times. The ability to be involved in influencing change to promote an effective environment for patients and staff. To be involved in continuous development in keeping up to date knowledge on the healthcare assistant's role. Support the use of competency assessments in the practice area. About us We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work'(NHS Staff Survey 2023) Join TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team. MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023. As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future. With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH. Find out more about working in TeamSurgery at MKUH from the people who work across the division in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v-mYel-Y9nrU Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 430-SURG1434A-B3 Job locations Pre-Assessment Nurses (Dept) Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Job description Job responsibilities Take lead on the blood test clinic. To assist all team members as required in the direct delivery of patient care. Undertake/assist in personal care duties for patients when required. Ensure privacy and dignity is maintained. Utilise appropriate moving and handling aids to reduce the risk of injury to the patient and themselves. To have knowledge of clinical observations, Phlebotomy and taking ECG with an understanding of the correct escalation process, making judgements on when to report patient conditions to a senior member of staff. To assist in the induction of new staff within the department, demonstrating duties to new starters. Lead in setting an example to new starters to ensure safe and effective care. To organise own daily workload, adjusting and prioritising appropriately as the department 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. To ensure all visitors to the department are dealt with in a courteous and helpful manner. To demonstrate and lead the team in a pro-active approach to maintaining overall tidiness and cleanliness of the ward/department and equipment. Complete cleaning logs as appropriate. To complete relevant documentation as necessary. To adhere to hospital policies. Please refer to the job description for further details. Job description Job responsibilities Take lead on the blood test clinic. To assist all team members as required in the direct delivery of patient care. Undertake/assist in personal care duties for patients when required. Ensure privacy and dignity is maintained. Utilise appropriate moving and handling aids to reduce the risk of injury to the patient and themselves. To have knowledge of clinical observations, Phlebotomy and taking ECG with an understanding of the correct escalation process, making judgements on when to report patient conditions to a senior member of staff. To assist in the induction of new staff within the department, demonstrating duties to new starters. Lead in setting an example to new starters to ensure safe and effective care. To organise own daily workload, adjusting and prioritising appropriately as the department 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. To ensure all visitors to the department are dealt with in a courteous and helpful manner. To demonstrate and lead the team in a pro-active approach to maintaining overall tidiness and cleanliness of the ward/department and equipment. Complete cleaning logs as appropriate. To complete relevant documentation as necessary. To adhere to hospital policies. Please refer to the job description for further details. Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential 2 O levels/GCSE's at grade C or above or equivalent. The above to include Maths and English. CARE Certificate Awareness of NHS policies Awareness of infection control issues Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace Understanding of the role of a Healthcare Assistant Demonstrated further learning- apprenticeship, higher development award, NVQ level 3 relevant to healthcare. Desirable Assessors training/certificate Experience Essential Relevant experience in a care setting Previous NHS experience Experience of working in a team Desirable Experience in supporting education/leadership in a team Experience in clinic/theatres, surgeries Skills Essential 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 Additional skills such as Electrocardiogram, phlebotomy IT Skills Desirable Awareness of the care certificate and MKUH standards Personal and people development Essential Adaptable Work under pressure Professional attitude Team spirit Strong Interpersonal skills Proactive attitude Presentable Friendly disposition Desirable Further professional ambition Ability to motivate and lead staff Communication Essential Good verbal communication Clear spoken and written English Able to show empathy and respect for families and patients Able to work alongside the multidisciplinary team, carrying out instructions and feeding back information. Able to document care provided and use trust documentation within trust policy and guidelines. Able to feedback to staff on safe and effective practice. Desirable Able to feedback on assessments undertaken. Specific requirements Essential Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations Able to work flexible hours. Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential 2 O levels/GCSE's at grade C or above or equivalent. The above to include Maths and English. CARE Certificate Awareness of NHS policies Awareness of infection control issues Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace Understanding of the role of a Healthcare Assistant Demonstrated further learning- apprenticeship, higher development award, NVQ level 3 relevant to healthcare. Desirable Assessors training/certificate Experience Essential Relevant experience in a care setting Previous NHS experience Experience of working in a team Desirable Experience in supporting education/leadership in a team Experience in clinic/theatres, surgeries Skills Essential 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 Additional skills such as Electrocardiogram, phlebotomy IT Skills Desirable Awareness of the care certificate and MKUH standards Personal and people development Essential Adaptable Work under pressure Professional attitude Team spirit Strong Interpersonal skills Proactive attitude Presentable Friendly disposition Desirable Further professional ambition Ability to motivate and lead staff Communication Essential Good verbal communication Clear spoken and written English Able to show empathy and respect for families and patients Able to work alongside the multidisciplinary team, carrying out instructions and feeding back information. Able to document care provided and use trust documentation within trust policy and guidelines. Able to feedback to staff on safe and effective practice. Desirable Able to feedback on assessments undertaken. Specific requirements Essential Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations Able to work flexible hours. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Pre-Assessment Nurses (Dept) Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)