Healthcare Assistant in Centralised Pre op Assessment

at  Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Due to recent expansion we are looking for a caring and enthusiastic individuals to join Pre- operative Assessment service, working as part of a dedicated team helping to deliver high quality care and support for patients and their families attending the outpatient pre op service.
The service is continuously growing and sees in the region of 20,000 patients per year. We offer an excellent service to patients from a variety of specialties across the Trust undergoing elective surgery.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential and you must be committed to a high standard of patient care and safety. You will have a flexible attitude to work and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
In addition to the summary below you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
The role will involve working cross site as the service offers appointments at both City and QMC campuses. The service is open f rom Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. There is no requirement to work on night shifts , weekends and bank holidays.
We have full time and part time position for our HCA team in centralised pre op assessment. . Typical full time hours will have 4 working days across a week.
You would be working under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. All training and support will be provided for the successful candidate. Workload includes undertaking procedures such as ECGs, blood taking (venepuncture), and taking patients observation (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, height and weight).
Insight visits are strongly recommended.
Please note due to popularity of past vacancies this advert may close early.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
You must be educated to GCSE standard. It is preferable that you have previous experience of working within a busy NHS environment; however training will be provided for the successful candidate. If successful you will be expected to undertake training in venepuncture and ECG recording. If you are an external candidate you will also be expected to attend a 2 week training course which ensures you are proficient in the role of the healthcare worker before going out into clinical practice.
Ensure that patients are helped to retain their dignity and individuality.
Ensuring that patients are chaperoned, as required, retaining their dignity and individuality.
Participate in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients as required.
Direct and escort patients and visitors around the clinic/ward and to other Departments.
Report back to registered staff all concerns about the patients condition.
Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe-keeping of patients’ property, in accordance with Patients’ Property Procedure.
Be aware of the need for confidentiality both in the written and spoken word.
Comply with all Trust policies with particular regard to the policies and
procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.
Report all accidents and untoward incidents to the nurse in charge of the area and complete an incident (Datix) in accordance with Trust policy.
Report problems with equipment and facilities to the nurse in charge.
Be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop oneself and to strive to increase personal knowledge.
Undertake any ‘Working in New Ways Packages’, which have been identified by the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse/Clinical Manager and are integral to the role requirements and specialty area. Under normal circumstances these must be completed in accordance with the ‘Working in New Way’s Policy and Guidelines.
Be aware of the need for confidentiality both in the written and spoken word.
Maintain an awareness of the developments in the care and treatment of patients in order to carry out duties competently and efficiently.
To safely move and handle patients in accordance with the Trust Health and Safety Policy and assist the registered nursing team as requested.
To undertake specific duties that may be required in accordance to local competencies, in addition to those attached relating to the specific department

Please refer the Job description for details