About this role
Job summary Be part of a team delivering exceptional trauma care
We are looking for experienced, compassionate individuals to join our plastics and dermatology outpatients team
This is a rewarding and varied environment where you will play a key role in supporting patients in the outpatient setting
Plastics and dermatology outpatients is a supportive and dynamic team where you will gain experience in trauma care and develop a wide range of clinical skills. You will be encouraged to grow, with access to training and opportunities to progress within your role.
Applicants who do not meet the full criteria for appointment at Band 3 may be appointed at Band 2 and supported through a structured development programme including completion of required competencies and qualifications with progression to Band 3 subject to evidence of competence and service need.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely with nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing and assisting in outpatient clinics Assisting with setting up minor procedure rooms Assisting in dressing clinics Collecting information from patients for clinics Undertaking enhanced clinical tasks such as:
Specimen collection Wound care and simple dressings
Supporting and guiding junior staff and new starters
This role can be physically and emotionally demanding, requiring resilience and a caring approach when supporting patients with trauma-related injuries.
About us
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board
Job description Job responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing and assisting in outpatient clinics Assisting with setting up minor procedure rooms Assisting in dressing clinics Collecting information from patients for clinics Undertaking enhanced clinical tasks such as:
Specimen collection Wound care and simple dressings
Supporting and guiding junior staff and new starters
Person Specification
Key Skills Essential
Ability to communicate clearly in English in writing, via IT, verbally and using the telephone
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant Experience of caring for patients in an acute setting Experience of working within a team
Education and Qualifications Essential
Maths and English skills equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy NVQ Level 2/3 in Health-related subject or equivalent NVQ / QCF Level 3 in a health-related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience supported by completion of a competency-based clinical skills framework
Desirable
Completion of Care Certificate
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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Peterborough City Hospital
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)