Healthcare Assistant - Stamford

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you looking for a challenge? Are you highly committed, flexible andenthusiastic? Do you have a genuine interest in medical and surgicalnursing?

We are a highly motivated and welcoming department, You will be working in a team primarily based at Stamford and Rutland Hospital covering a variety of medical and surgical specialties.

This is an excellent opportunity to:Join a motivated teamDevelop new skillsBe an innovator for new servicesEnhance your nursing experienceIn return we can offer you training, support of a well-developed team andopportunities to work across sites as required.

The hours of work are around the needs of the service between8.00 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

Assist the nursing staff, clinicians and service users within the Outpatients serviceson a daily basis.Meet & greet patients and service users during clinic timesManage clinic activity in a timely mannerBasic use of computer programmes and appointment listsCarry out & record patient observations.Undertake training to enable you to perform ECG's.

About us

We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.

Benefits to you

27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
NHS Pension Scheme:
Flexible working opportunities;
Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Career development and training;
Wellbeing support and activities;
In-house physiotherapy Service;
On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Date posted

01 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per Annum pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-F-6023391

Job locations

Stamford and Rutland Hospital

Ryehall Road

Stamford

PE9 1UA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Contribute to the overall assessment of patients including recording of basic observations including additional skills.To work closely with multi-disciplinary teams.To communicate appropriately with healthcare professionals, patients and carers regarding any information or instruction as required.To document fully and precisely any observations undertaken.Carry out chaperone duties.Demonstrate a commitment to continued personal development, undertaking training to develop skills that are relevant to the clinic area.Participate in the moving and handling of patients requiring assistance.Assist in the preparation and support of patients undergoing procedures & treatments.Always acting in the patients best interests

If you are and overseas candidate wishing to apply and would require sponsorship, you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website

Please see Job Description for further information

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description for further information

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Literary & numeracy standard

Desirable

GCSE level maths and english
NVQ/care certificate in care

Experience

Essential

Experience of data entry on computer systems
Previous hospital, primary care or care home experience

Key Skills

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to liaise with patients' carers, relatives and all levels of the multidisciplinary teams
Ability to operate effectively as part of a team

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Literary & numeracy standard

Desirable

GCSE level maths and english
NVQ/care certificate in care

Experience

Essential

Experience of data entry on computer systems
Previous hospital, primary care or care home experience

Key Skills

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to liaise with patients' carers, relatives and all levels of the multidisciplinary teams
Ability to operate effectively as part of a team

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.