Job Description
We are a large, progressive Medical Centre passionate about providing great quality care to our 29,000+ patients and we have an exciting opportunity for Healthcare Assistants to join our team.
Shifts are available throughout the week Monday to Friday. Evenings until 20:00 and Saturdays 08:30 - 17:00 are also available.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant who is committed to supporting us in providing the best patient care by assisting the clinical team in the delivery of prescribed patient care programmes. This is a varied role working within our supportive and friendly nursing team.
The successful candidate will ideally be an experienced phlebotomist and have a good range of some of the other HCA skills. However, training to further enhance skills would be provided. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong I.T. skills, comfortable in working in a busy environment, flexibility and good attention to detail are also essential.
This position would suit someone who likes working as part of team, is kind and empathetic, enjoys face-to-face interaction with patients and has a methodical approach to their work.
About us
Benefits
- A good work life balance
- Friendly, supportive environment
- Professional development
- Practical working hours
- Competitive pay
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Free parking
- Cycle to work scheme
Job description
Duties will include:-
- Phlebotomy
- Warfarin monitoring using INRstar software
- Patient health checks
- ECG recording
- Recording patient observations including blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate and pulse oximetry
- Chaperoning duties
- Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
- Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
- Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
- Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
- Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
- Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
- Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
- Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
- Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations and coil/ implant fitting clinics
- Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-20 per week
Salary: From £11.19 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Yateley, GU46 7LS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work until 8pm and have Saturday availability?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/07/2023
Reference ID: We continue to implement infection control procedures for the protection of our staff and patients.