Practice Plus Group

Care Assistant

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Job summary

Healthcare Assistants at Practice Plus Group come from all walks of life. Many have no, or minimal, experience, but are keen to explore a career in care, while many already have invaluable experience. What they all have in common is the right values. Theyre adaptable, friendly, polite and caring. They enjoy working as a team with people from different cultures and backgrounds. And, they consider it a privilege to be trusted to look after others. Do you share these values? Then we could have just the role for you. As an Outpatients HCA in our Emerson's team youll be responsible for coordinating the patient lists and activities including teaching, administration, stock control and equipment maintenance. Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding.

Main duties of the job

  • Clinically you will be expected to participate in the assessment of patients visiting the department pre or post operatively
  • Perform Wound assessments and dressings when trained under supervision on post-operative patients.
  • Be able to perform phlebotomy/swab taking and ECG as part of pre-operative assessment, in addition to various other clinical tasks.
  • Participate in the implementation of NICE and other guidance in the outpatient department
  • Ensure that all treatments given meet individual patient needs, reflect good practice and are provided by means of appropriate equipment, within the agreed patient care pathways.
  • Enable patients to make informed decisions about their treatment and general welfare.
  • Keep comprehensive records in respect of all patients.
  • Record and respond to patient complaints
  • Ensure that the outpatient department premises remain fit for purpose.
  • Takes responsibility for the reporting of incidents. Notify the OPD Manager of all incidents.
  • Comply with CQC, CNST and other standards in the Outpatient Department.

About us

  • BLS certificate you will be willing to compete your NVQ level 3
  • Experience of caring for others 
  • The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
  • Professional telephone manner
  • Can respond to a demanding environment
  • Ability to identify risks and alert individuals as necessary
  • Demonstrate initiative working without direct supervision
  To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact lauren.mackie@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team. We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. 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.

Details

Date posted

06 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,383 a year �22383 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

7867

Job locations

20 Brest Road

Business Park

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 5XP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Healthcare Assistants at Practice Plus Group come from all walks of life. Many have no, or minimal, experience, but are keen to explore a career in care, while many already have invaluable experience. What they all have in common is the right values. Theyre adaptable, friendly, polite and caring. They enjoy working as a team with people from different cultures and backgrounds. And, they consider it a privilege to be trusted to look after others. Do you share these values? Then we could have just the role for you. As an Outpatients HCA in our Emerson's team youll be responsible for coordinating the patient lists and activities including teaching, administration, stock control and equipment maintenance. Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Healthcare Assistants at Practice Plus Group come from all walks of life. Many have no, or minimal, experience, but are keen to explore a career in care, while many already have invaluable experience. What they all have in common is the right values. Theyre adaptable, friendly, polite and caring. They enjoy working as a team with people from different cultures and backgrounds. And, they consider it a privilege to be trusted to look after others. Do you share these values? Then we could have just the role for you. As an Outpatients HCA in our Emerson's team youll be responsible for coordinating the patient lists and activities including teaching, administration, stock control and equipment maintenance. Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience of caring for others
  • The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
  • Professional telephone manner
  • Can respond to a demanding environment
  • Ability to identify risks and alert individuals as necessary
  • Demonstrate initiative working without direct supervision

Desirable

  • Experience of caring for others
  • The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
  • Professional telephone manner
  • Can respond to a demanding environment
  • Ability to identify risks and alert individuals as necessary
  • Demonstrate initiative working without direct supervision

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of caring for others
  • The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
  • Professional telephone manner
  • Can respond to a demanding environment
  • Ability to identify risks and alert individuals as necessary
  • Demonstrate initiative working without direct supervision

Desirable

  • Experience of caring for others
  • The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
  • Professional telephone manner
  • Can respond to a demanding environment
  • Ability to identify risks and alert individuals as necessary
  • Demonstrate initiative working without direct supervision

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Experience of caring for others
  • The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
  • Professional telephone manner
  • Can respond to a demanding environment
  • Ability to identify risks and alert individuals as necessary
  • Demonstrate initiative working without direct supervision

Desirable

  • Experience of caring for others
  • The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
  • Professional telephone manner
  • Can respond to a demanding environment
  • Ability to identify risks and alert individuals as necessary
  • Demonstrate initiative working without direct supervision
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience of caring for others
  • The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
  • Professional telephone manner
  • Can respond to a demanding environment
  • Ability to identify risks and alert individuals as necessary
  • Demonstrate initiative working without direct supervision

Desirable

  • Experience of caring for others
  • The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
  • Professional telephone manner
  • Can respond to a demanding environment
  • Ability to identify risks and alert individuals as necessary
  • Demonstrate initiative working without direct supervision

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of caring for others
  • The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
  • Professional telephone manner
  • Can respond to a demanding environment
  • Ability to identify risks and alert individuals as necessary
  • Demonstrate initiative working without direct supervision

Desirable

  • Experience of caring for others
  • The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
  • Professional telephone manner
  • Can respond to a demanding environment
  • Ability to identify risks and alert individuals as necessary
  • Demonstrate initiative working without direct supervision

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Experience of caring for others
  • The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
  • Professional telephone manner
  • Can respond to a demanding environment
  • Ability to identify risks and alert individuals as necessary
  • Demonstrate initiative working without direct supervision

Desirable

  • Experience of caring for others
  • The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
  • Professional telephone manner
  • Can respond to a demanding environment
  • Ability to identify risks and alert individuals as necessary
  • Demonstrate initiative working without direct supervision

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

20 Brest Road

Business Park

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 5XP


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

20 Brest Road

Business Park

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 5XP


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Executive

Kaleb Gumbs

kaleb.gumbs@practiceplusgroup.com

Details

Date posted

06 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,383 a year �22383 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

7867

Job locations

20 Brest Road

Business Park

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 5XP


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