About this role
Job summary
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Are you a caring and motivated Healthcare Assistant looking for flexible working opportunities within a busy outpatient environment? We are looking for a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our Outpatients Department.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, supporting patients throughout their outpatient journey while developing your clinical skills within a modern healthcare setting. As a Bank colleague, you'll enjoy the flexibility to work around your existing commitments while making a real difference to patient care.
As our Bank Healthcare Assistant within Outpatients, you'll support both clinical and administrative aspects of patient care, helping to ensure a smooth and positive experience for patients attending the department.
You'll assist with pre-assessment and post-operative clinics, undertake a range of delegated clinical duties and provide professional support to nurses, consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team. This varied role is ideal for someone who enjoys patient interaction and thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
This role is offered on a bank (0-hour) contract. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered depending on business needs. You can accept or decline shifts based on your availability, making this a flexible optionbut it may not be suitable if you are seeking consistent or full-time hours.
Main duties of the job
As our Bank Healthcare Assistant, you will be:
- Welcoming patients and supporting them throughout their outpatient appointments.
- Assisting with pre-assessment and post-operative clinics.
- Performing phlebotomy, ECGs and urine testing as part of pre-operative investigations.
- Supporting wound assessments and dressing changes under supervision and following training.
- Recording observations including blood pressure, pulse, temperature and weight.
- Supporting stock management and maintaining clinical supplies.
- Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
- Supporting infection prevention and control measures within the department.
- Participating in clinical audits and quality improvement activities.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver excellent patient care.
About us
With your NVQ Level 2 or Care Certificate and experience of caring for others, you will also have:
- Ability to perform phlebotomy as part of pre-operative assessment pathways.
- Ability to perform ECGs as part of patient investigations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional telephone manner.
- Ability to work in a busy and demanding environment.
- Ability to identify and escalate risks appropriately
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently when required.
- Experience working within an outpatient department or hospital environment - desirable.
What you can expect in return;
- A bank rate of £13.96 per hour
- Flexible shifts to suit your availability
- Opportunity to work within a high performing clinical team
- Supportive working environment focused on quality patient care
- The chance to make a real difference to patients and colleagues alike
To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact [email protected]
Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date for that reason it is encouraged that you do not delay in your application.
Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or Care Certificate and experience of caring for others,
- Ability to perform phlebotomy as part of pre-operative assessment pathways.
- Ability to perform ECGs as part of patient investigations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional telephone manner.
- Ability to work in a busy and demanding environment.
- Ability to identify and escalate risks appropriately
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently when required.
Desirable
- Experience working within an outpatient department or hospital environment - desirable.
- Experience supporting post-operative patients - desirable.
- Wound assessment and dressing experience - desirable.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Barley Lane
Ilford
Essex
IG3 8YY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)