Health Care Support Worker

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

You will be trained to undertake skills including venepuncture, blood pressure monitoring, urine testing, and bladder scanning, and you will use these skills daily as well as training to work in enhanced procedure areas, working as support for registered practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with clinical procedures and maintaining standards of cleanliness in the outpatient setting.
• Manual handling of patients and equipment.
• Standing and walking for lengthy periods as part of the role.

Work Schedule

Shift start times are variable, from 07:30 onwards. The service is open six days a week, including evenings up to 20:00. To meet service demand, the ability to work flexible/variable shifts is essential.

Communication and Patient Interaction

We are looking for a colleague who can communicate effectively with a wide range of people, and applicants must be confident in keeping our patients updated with information.

About RJAH

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with high levels of staff and patient satisfaction, and a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Benefits and Development

Joining RJAH offers opportunities to thrive in your role, with a range of staff benefits and access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities. This includes our recently opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK). RJAH has strong links with universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester, and Birmingham.