Senior Health Care Assistant

We are looking for an outstanding Senior Healthcare Assistant to provide support to the senior outpatient clinical staff in the delivery of first-class outpatient care.

Principal accountability:

1. To support registered nurses in the assessment of care and participate without direct supervision in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care of patients who attend the ODTCs. Deal with client and consultant requests in an efficient and professional manner.

2. These duties may include but are not limited to: chaperoning during patients consultations, assisting consultants with injections and minor procedures, wound assessment and changing of dressings, removal of casts, venepuncture, MRSA screening, pre op screening, application of splints/supports/braces and assisting the registered nurse with more complicated procedures.

3.  Assist the radiologists during ultrasound clinics by organising clinic lists, preparation of patients and assistance during sterile procedures.

4.  Assist in the MRI/X-ray department when required to ensure efficient running of the lists without compromising patient care.

5.    Ensure the safe use and maintenance of equipment used within the clinic.

6.   Perform mandatory daily and weekly checks to ensure all clinical governance standards are adhered to.

7.   Ensure accurate records are entered into the patient information system.

8.  Monitor stock within the imaging suite and the ultrasound department and ensure enough supplies are always available, assisting with completion of stock usage sheets and weekly stock takes as required.

9.   Responsible for the cleanliness and the day-to-day maintenance of the consulting rooms and treatment rooms.

10.  Be committed to working flexibly within a dynamic environment, responding to the changing needs of the service.

11.  To participate in the evaluation of complaints, incidents and accidents

12.  To work within and be aware of the organisations clinical policies and guidelines

13.  Liaise closely with Front of House staff to manage the expectations of all clients by ensuring that they are kept informed of any delays.

14.  Manage Health Care Assistants and act as a role model providing guidance, mentoring and support.

15.  Lead in the induction and training of new HCAs and report any concerns to Outpatient sister

16.  Coordinate the ultrasound lists, specifically ad hoc requests and liaising with Fortius pro elite coordinator

17.  Delegate tasks appropriately ensuring safe and effective workload management.

18.  Escalate any concerns regarding patient care, staffing or safety to senior staff

19.  To undertake any other duties from time to time as required by the line manager.

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Undertaken a relevant phlebotomy course and current clinical practice in this area

NVQ 3 in Healthcare (or equivalent)

IT literate

Previous experience in a similar role, within either private hospital an NHS

Previous experience in working in an outpatient environment

Knowledge of orthopaedic clinical policies and procedures

including Health and Safety procedures

Fluent communicator with good interpersonal skills

Ability to follow a clear instruction and feedback to senior staff

Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative

Able to prioritise and meet deadlines

Able to work with minimal supervision

Flexible helpful attitude