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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
About
Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) NHS Foundation Trust is a medium sized district hospital that provides a full range of acute hospital services and an increasing number of specialist services to the growing population of Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas. With around 550 beds and employing more than 4,000 staff, the hospital sees and treats approximately 400,000 patients each year comprising of both outpatient and emergency attendances.
All inpatient services and most outpatient services are provided on the main hospital site. The Trust is organised into four clinical divisions (medicine, surgery, women and children and core clinical) and a number of corporate directorates. The executive directors, and clinical service unit (CSU) leadership teams, are responsible for the day-to-day management and running of the hospital’s services, with ultimate management accountability resting with the Chief Executive.
Over the last 10 years, the Trust has invested significantly in its site and has developed a number of new services and pathways to improve outcomes for patients, as well as the experience they receive whilst in our care. A number of further developments are planned for the coming years as the health demands of the local population change.
In 2015, the Trust entered into a partnership with the University of Buckingham to establish the first independent Medical School in the country. The first medical students commenced pre-clinical training at the University in January 2015, and in April 2015 the Trust changed its name to Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to reflect this status. As part of our partnership with the university, we opened our state-of-the-art medical school in 2017 which enables us to attract, train and retain the best clinical talent.
In partnership with the University, we are a Teaching Hospital, and we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients.
The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in their latest inspection which took place in June 2019.
Community Maternity Care Assistant
Accepting applications until: 30-Dec-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 30-Dec-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Ward 5 (Dept)
- Address
- Milton Keynes Hospital
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Postcode
- MK6 5LD
- Major / Minor Region
- Buckinghamshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £23,615 Per annum, pro rata if part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 2)
Specialty
- Main area
- Additional Clinical Services
- Interview date
- 06/01/2025
Job overview
Maternity Care Assistant
Department: Maternity
Band: 2, £23,615 Per annum, pro rata if part time
Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The community midwifery team are looking forward to welcoming an organised and proactive individual to join them. The successful applicant will support the team with administrative duties such as appointment booking using an electronic patient records system, answering the telephone, stock ordering and general housekeeping.
You will work closely with midwives to ensure the smooth running of the community midwifery service, with opportunities to support families with infant feeding and care.
If you are interested in this role or would like to find out more information, please contact the community team leaders via email – [email protected]
Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 06 January 2025
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The post holder will work alongside midwives and other members of the maternity care team who provide direct care to service users, babies and their families throughout their maternity journey.
The post holder will use skills to undertake defined tasks for which they have been appropriately trained, as directed by midwifery staff to provide routine care for service users and their babies.
Working for our organisation
NHS Staff Survey: 68% of this staff group look forward to going to work.
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 Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
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Free on-site parking
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Free tea and coffee
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Great flexible working opportunities
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Discounted gym membership
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Lease car scheme
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Generous annual leave and pension scheme
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On site nursery (chargeable)
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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, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Supports mobilisation of service users and assist them in maintaining their personal hygiene
Measure urine output and accurately maintain a fluid balance chart
Provide assistance to service users with urinary catheters to maintain hygiene
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Level 2 English and Maths
- Care Certificate or willingness to work towards
- Evidence of Diploma in Healthcare or study at Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- Computer skills
- Basic understanding of the Data Protection Act
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Understanding of the need for patient focused care
- Understanding of the need for safeguarding adults and children
- Understanding of the job role within maternity services.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working with the public and customer care skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience in the NHS or health and social care
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Problem solving skills and ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
- Able to organise own workload
- Able to use initiative
- Able to work in a calm manner in a pressured environment
- Able to work within a diverse team
- Able to work under supervision
- Able to recognise when to escalate to a senior member of staff
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Willingness to learn
- Recognises own limitations
- Commitment to undertake any necessary training
Communication
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Natalie Lucas
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
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