Healthcare Assistant

Transformationunitgm; Kettering; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the UK is offering a permanent position for a Healthcare Assistant in the Pre-Op Assessment Department. The successful candidate will provide essential support to patients and healthcare staff, ensuring high standards of care are maintained in a friendly environment. The role is ideal for someone looking to further develop their skills in a clinical setting and requires excellent communication and patient care abilities.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a health or social care setting.
• Competent in ECG and Venepuncture.
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing the Pre-Assessment service under the supervision of trained nurses.
• Support Anaesthetists in high-risk clinics.
• Manage stock and perform routine observations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Patient Care

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

National Care Certificate

Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English

Job description

Main area Surgery Pre-op Assessment Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday- Friday 8am-6pm a week, 4 days a week. Maybe some weekend working) Job ref 264-7180030-SUR

Employer Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Kettering General Hospital Town Kettering Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/07/2025 23:59

Band 3

Job overview

This post is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route (formerly Tier 2) or Health and Care Worker visa. Therefore, only candidates who can demonstrate their right to work in the UK without sponsorship will be considered.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly Pre-Op Assessment Department working across Kettering General, Nene Park & Corby Outpatients.

Our Working hours are 08.00-18.00 Monday – Friday.

Pre-Assessment are looking for a highly motivated Healthcare Assistant who is looking for a new challenge to develop and gain new skills in a supported environment . This HCA role is varied and interesting as every day will be different. If you have Venepuncture and ECG skills, can work independently, are interested in contributing to the patients' care by carrying out telephone follow-up clinics and work alongside our Anesthetists in the high risk clinics, then this could be the role for you.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care. A friendly and patient-centred approach is vital for this role. It is also important that the applicant has a calming demeanor as most patients are quite anxious, nervous coming into hospital pre surgery.

To assist in the provision of the Pre-Assessment service and contribute to the effective running of the Outpatients Department by concentrating on tasks that directly support and assist the patient, under the supervision of trained nurses. This will include stock management, routine observations, taking ECGs, Venepuncture and reporting any abnormal results to the trained nurses and prioritising patients as required. Other service delivery responsibilities include supporting the Anaesthetists in the high risk clinics and undertake follow up telephone clinics.

You will be required to be highly motivated individual who is able to work under pressure to provide a high standard of care.

Working for our organisation

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details on the main duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Educated to Vocational Qualification/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Holds National Care Certificate or equivalent level of education, training or experience (e.g. able to demonstrate the skill and competency to undertake the clinical duties as described in the job description)
• Holds Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English or education equivalent
• Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience working in as a Healthcare Assistant in an healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Safeguarding processes
• Experience of working in a healthcare team and patient settings
• Competent to perform ECG and Venepuncture
• Experience of dealing with patient/relative verbal complaints

Skills

• Good communication and listening skills (written and verbal)
• Able to work on own initiative, following direction/close supervision by a Registered Practitioner
• Able to work as a team
• Able to relate well with patients, relatives, visitors, colleagues, the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust colleagues
• Taking and recording Vital Signs and other clinical skills with evidence of appropriate training within scope of job role
• Computer/keyboard skills for entering/updating patient records

Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.

Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

Appointments will be made on merit.

In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.

If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.

Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.

Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.

"Safeguarding is everyone's business. KGH considers Safeguarding a priority amongst its citizen's and a key value for all employed to the service."

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

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