Healthcare Assistant

Independent Health Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Gloucester is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join its surgical team. This role involves supporting patient care during the perioperative phase and assisting in outpatient clinics. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The position comes with competitive annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Day off for birthday

Option to purchase additional leave

Qualifications

• Broad general education with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Committed to continuous personal development.
• Willing to undertake new clinical practices and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide support during the perioperative phase.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives.
• Assist in outpatient clinics and theatre competencies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Patient care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Independent Health Group (IHG) has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly surgical team in Aspen Medical Centre.

We would like to encourage those seeking full and part time, to apply as all patterns of work will be considered.

We offer 25 days annual leave, a day off for your birthday (if it falls on one of your working days), bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to a further 2 weeks of annual leave.

We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for visas , therefore all candidates must have right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

The Heath Care Assistant (HCA) role is to provide support to the TheatreTeam by undertaking circulating duties in the operating theatre and supportingthe patient during the perioperative phase, while delivering a high standard ofindividualised patient care under the supervision of the registered teammembers. You will communicate effectively, in an empathic way, with patientsand their relatives/carers at a particularly vulnerable part of the careepisode. The HCA will also assist in outpatient clinics.

About us

Established in 2004,Independent Health Group (IHG) has been dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred care close to home. With a strong commitment to delivering outstanding healthcare in the community, we've spent the past 20 years building a reputation for excellence, innovation, and compassionate service. In 2022, our dedication to patient care was recognised with an Outstanding CQC rating, a testament to our quality and commitment.

At IHG, we offer an alternative to traditional hospital settings, ensuring our patients receive personalised care with continuity and convenience. Our services are based onshort waiting times, specific appointment slots, and one-to-one clinician continuity, creating a seamless and supportive experience for every patient.

Our teams work in a supportive, flexible environment, where patient contact remains at the heart of everything we do. We operate Monday to Friday, with no evening or bank holiday shifts, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. We strive to accommodate flexible working arrangements that support our staffs professional and personal needs.

At IHG, we are committed to innovation in healthcare delivery, providing an opportunity for professionals to develop their skills, contribute to the growth of an exceptional organisation, and make a real impact on patient care. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding healthcare in a setting that values both patients and staff, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Job responsibilities

Main tasks andResponsibilities

• To ensure effective communication with patients,colleagues and across the multi-disciplinary team
• To undertake theatre competencies and utiliseacquired theatre support skills to carry out the role of circulatingpersonnel.
• To work within limits of competency and level oftraining.
• To perform routine circulating personnel tasksfor a Cataract, Hernia, Podiatry, Vasectomy and Hand surgery.
• To anticipate the needs of the scrubbedpractitioner, including opening sterile packaging (instrumentation, peelpacks, fluid dispensing units), checking and maintaining the integrity ofthe product. Ensure verbal confirmation of sterility is given to thescrubbed practitioner.
• Basic keyboard skills and ability to maintainaccurate and contemporaneous clinical records using SystmOne
• Assist in the safe positioning and transfer ofpatients as necessary.
• To have knowledge of and adhere to IHG policies andprocedures.
• To participate in the safe use of medical equipment,ensuring that all equipment is checked before use, and in working order. thisincludes resuscitation equipment.
• To assist in the induction and ongoing support of newand junior staff.
• All members of the theatre team are expected tosupport colleagues as required.
• To work according to practitioner in chargeinstructions and within IHG approved procedures
• Working in accordance with IHG's values, policies andprocedures, the HCA will provide high quality care to patients by:
• Supporting with setting up and packing away theclinical rooms at the start and finish of the day.
• Ensuring adherence to the five moments of hand hygieneand IPC policy and procedure.
• Assisting the patient and attending to their physicalcomfort before, during and after their procedure.
• Performing and reporting clinical observations intheatres or clinic, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and bloodpressure and BMI (following completion of appropriate training). observing andreporting changes in a patients condition to the registered practitioner orclinician.
• Assisting in maintaining a clean, safe workenvironment.
• Assisting withmaintaining of stock levels, ensuring replacement stock is ordered.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Broad general education to evidence written and verbal communication skills
• Committed to continuous personal development.
• Willing to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care / Care Certificate, or willing to train to this level.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understands the factors that influence good clinical care.
• Able to communicate with patients, answer questions and put them at ease.
• A good team worker, but also able to work independently.
• Able to maintain accurate patient records.
• Basic computer skills, including clinical systems e.g., System One.

Experience

• Experience in a health or care setting, working directly with patients or service users.
• Previous experience within a perioperative setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.