Senior Healthcare Assistant

at  Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking to appoint health care assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team in Community Urgent Care.
This role includes the following duties:
To call in and prepare patients for assessment by clinical staff.
To undertake preparations for, and deliver specific treatments and therapies as directed,
Application of back slab, removal of Plaster of Paris,
Splinting
Wound management
Physical observations
Visual acuity
Providing crutches
To be undertake the recording of observations for blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate and oxygen saturation.
To perform basic life support and give assistance to clinicians during advanced life support techniques.
To obtain specimens including urine, sputum, blood and stools and carry out near patient testing directed.
To undertake irrigation of eyes as directed by the clinician.
To undertake venepuncture.
To undertake ECG recording and attachment of patient to cardiac monitor.
To administer oral medication as directed by clinician, including preparation and administration of nebulisers.
To support the clinicians during complex clinical procedures.
To undertake peak flow recordings and document appropriately.
To prepare and run outpatient where orthopaedic fracture clinics for Consultant and or Registrars, including removing and replacing back slab and full cast plasters.
To include reception duties as required.

ABOUT US

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

JOB DESCRIPTION

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.
Full details of duties can be found in the job description.
There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns with a commitment to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.
Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.