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
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
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)