Spire Healthcare Ltd

Pre-Operative Assessment Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

Pre-Operative Assessment HCA | Pre-operative Assessment| Band 2 /3 dependent on experience | Washington I Part Time 30 hours

Spire Washington are recruiting for an experienced healthcare assistant to join their friendly and supportive Pre-operative assessment and Outpatient Team. There is a variety of shifts for this post across 7 days and with excellent development opportunities available.

Spire Washington is a 35 in-patient bedded hospital with 10 consultation and 2 treatment rooms based just off junction 63 of the A1 with great commuter links. Our Hospital offers a range of services and facilities including four operating theatres covering specialities including Orthopaedics and Gynaecology and a full Diagnostic suite.

Main duties of the job

To assist the multi-disciplinary team to provide exemplary care in the Pre-Operative Assessment and Outpatient Department. This is a dual role where you will work between the 2 teams.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the efficient and safe functioning of the Pre-operative assessment Mini Clinic service ensuring safe and effective pre-operative care. You will also carry out duties within the Outpatient team.

Correctly undertake assessment tasks/activities that have been delegated in relation to the specific individual as agreed with the care team. Carry out Phlebotomy, Capillary blood testing, Electrocardiogram (ECG) recording

Baseline vital signs observations, height and weight, BMI, and COVID testing.

About us

About Us

Welcome to Spire Healthcare Careers - Here at Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. Everything we do works towards one vision; to provide the best care possible. We’re committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. Join us, and you’ll receive a warm welcome.

Who are we? - A profitable, successful business led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.

Details

Date posted

25 March 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0058-9074

Job locations

Spire

Picktree Lane

Washington

Tyne And Wear

NE38 9JZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for

· Healthcare Assistant experience

· NVQ level 3

· Ability to undertake ECG’s and Phlebotomy.

· Experience of planning work and acting under own initiative

· Patient/customer facing experience and excellent communication skills

· Working as part of a team

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group that has been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 40 years. We have 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Kerry Kean on Kerry.KEAN@spirehealthcare.com

For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people

Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for

· Healthcare Assistant experience

· NVQ level 3

· Ability to undertake ECG’s and Phlebotomy.

· Experience of planning work and acting under own initiative

· Patient/customer facing experience and excellent communication skills

· Working as part of a team

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group that has been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 40 years. We have 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Kerry Kean on Kerry.KEAN@spirehealthcare.com

For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Healthcare Assistant experience
  • NVQ level 3
  • Ability to undertake ECGs and Phlebotomy.
  • Experience of planning work and acting under own initiative
  • Patient/customer facing experience and excellent communication skills
  • Working as part of a team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Healthcare Assistant experience
  • NVQ level 3
  • Ability to undertake ECGs and Phlebotomy.
  • Experience of planning work and acting under own initiative
  • Patient/customer facing experience and excellent communication skills
  • Working 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Spire

Picktree Lane

Washington

Tyne And Wear

NE38 9JZ


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Spire

Picktree Lane

Washington

Tyne And Wear

NE38 9JZ


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

25 March 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0058-9074

Job locations

Spire

Picktree Lane

Washington

Tyne And Wear

NE38 9JZ


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