Clinical Care Assistant: Patient Support & Vital Signs

NHS Jobs; Redditch; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking healthcare assistants to provide direct patient support, welcome and orient patients, and assist clinicians in minor procedures. You will perform essential observations, record data, and assist with preparation of rooms and equipment across wards.

The role emphasizes infection prevention, safeguarding, consent, and maintaining patient comfort and dignity in a busy NHS environment. Bank shifts across sites may be involved.

Qualifications

• Assist patients with care while maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Record observations accurately and escalate concerns promptly.
• Help with basic clinical tasks under supervision and within competency.
• Perform infection prevention and maintain clean clinical areas.
• Support safeguarding and patient welfare procedures.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and confirm identity; explain procedures within competence and obtain consent.
• Record care and observations accurately; escalate deteriorations to the clinician.
• Assist clinicians during minor procedures and prepare rooms and equipment.
• Maintain infection control, clean surfaces, and stock equipment; safe handling of specimens.
• Chaperone patients as required and observe boundaries and patient dignity.
• Support bank-wide duties including patient flow, reception, and escalation of concerns.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Patient safety

Communication

Consent

Tools

Blood pressure monitor

ECG recorder

Oximeter

Urinalysis equipment

Job description

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking healthcare assistants to provide direct patient support, welcome and orient patients, and assist clinicians in minor procedures. You will perform essential observations, record data, and assist with preparation of rooms and equipment across wards.

The role emphasizes infection prevention, safeguarding, consent, and maintaining patient comfort and dignity in a busy NHS environment. Bank shifts across sites may be involved.