Pre-Assessment Health Care Assistant: Patient Care & Coordination

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust; Stanmore; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Rewards platform

Staff Wellbeing Hub

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust in Stanmore is seeking a Health Care Assistant to coordinate administrative, physical and psychological care for patients attending clinics for assessment. The role emphasizes high standards of care, excellent communication, and ability to work both independently and within a team.

The post supports Pre Assessment pathways and involves phlebotomy, triage, and collaboration with medical staff.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Good practical skills and organisational ability.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessment of identified patients through the triaging process ensuring fitness to proceed to surgery.
• Responsible for taking and recording basic observations on EPIC.
• Provide assistance to medical and nursing staff as required.
• Take an active part in Pre Assessment meetings and discussions.
• Phlebotomy.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Practical skills

Organisational ability

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust in Stanmore is seeking a Health Care Assistant to coordinate administrative, physical and psychological care for patients attending clinics for assessment. The role emphasizes high standards of care, excellent communication, and ability to work both independently and within a team.

The post supports Pre Assessment pathways and involves phlebotomy, triage, and collaboration with medical staff.