Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join their surgical team in Leicester. The role involves supporting theatre operations and assisting patients during the perioperative phase while delivering high-quality care. Candidates should have experience in health care settings, preferably in a perioperative environment, and possess NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. This position offers flexible working patterns and generous annual leave, aimed at fostering a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Birthday off

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in a health or care setting, working directly with patients.
• Willing to undertake clinical practices, education, and training.
• Broad general education evidencing written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Theatre Team during operations.
• Assist in outpatient clinics, ensuring clear communication with patients.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and assist in patient transfers.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Clinical care understanding

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Independent Health Group has an opportunity for aHealthcare Assistant to join our friendly surgical team in Syston Health 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 tobuy 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 tothe Theatre Team by undertaking circulating duties in the operating theatre andsupporting the patient during the perioperative phase, while delivering a highstandard of individualised patient care under the supervision of the registeredteam members. You will communicate effectively, in an empathic way, withpatients and their relatives/carers at a particularly vulnerable part of thecare episode. 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 careclose to home. With a strong commitment to delivering outstanding healthcare inthe community, we've spent the past 20 years building a reputation forexcellence, innovation, and compassionate service. In 2022, our dedication topatient care was recognised with an Outstanding CQC rating, a testament toour quality and commitment.

At IHG, we offer an alternative to traditional hospitalsettings, ensuring our patients receive personalised care with continuity andconvenience. Our services are based on short waiting times, specificappointment slots, and one-to-one clinician continuity, creating a seamless andsupportive experience for every patient.

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

At IHG, we are committed to innovation in healthcaredelivery, providing an opportunity for professionals to develop theirskills, contribute to the growth of an exceptional organisation, and make areal impact on patient care. If you're passionate about delivering outstandinghealthcare in a setting that values both patients and staff, we'd love towelcome you to our team.

Job responsibilities

Main tasksand Responsibilities:

• To ensure effective communication with patients,colleagues and across the multi-disciplinary team.
• To undertake theatre competencies and utilise acquiredtheatre support skills to carry out the role of circulating personnel.
• To work within limits of competency and level oftraining.
• To perform routine circulating personnel tasks for aCataract, Hernia, Podiatry, Vasectomy and Hand surgery.
• To anticipate the needs of the scrubbed practitioner,including opening sterile packaging (instrumentation, peel packs, fluiddispensing units), checking and maintaining the integrity of the product.Ensure verbal confirmation of sterility is given to the scrubbed practitioner.
• Basic keyboard skills and ability to maintain accurateand contemporaneous clinical records using SystmOne
• Assist inthe safe positioning and transfer of patients as necessary.
• To haveknowledge of and adhere to IHG policies and procedures.
• Toparticipate in the safe use of medical equipment, ensuring that all equipmentis checked before use, and in working order. this includes resuscitationequipment.
• To assistin the induction and ongoing support of new and junior staff.
• All membersof the theatre team are expected to support colleagues as required.
• To workaccording to practitioner in charge instructions and within IHG approvedprocedures
• Working inaccordance with IHG's values, policies and procedures, the HCA will provide highquality care to patients by:
• Supportingwith setting up and packing away the clinical rooms at the start and finish ofthe day.
• Ensuringadherence to the five moments of hand hygiene and IPC policy and procedure.
• Assistingthe patient and attending to their physical comfort before, during and aftertheir procedure.
• Performingand reporting clinical observations in theatres or clinic, includingtemperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure and BMI (followingcompletion of appropriate training). observing and reporting changes in apatients condition to the registered practitioner or clinician.
• Assistingin maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Assisting with maintaining of stock levels,ensuring replacement stock is ordered.

Person Specification

Experience

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

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.

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.

Independent Health Group - Syston Health Centre