Healthcare Assistant (Bank)

Independent Health Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join their team at Syston Health Centre. This role involves supporting the Theatre Team and ensuring high-quality patient care during procedures. The position offers a friendly working environment with no evening or bank holiday shifts, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Ideal candidates will have experience in health or care settings and possess NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. Flexibility and effective communication are essential for interacting with patients and the multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a health or care setting, working directly with patients.
• Willing to undertake new clinical practices and training.

Responsibilities

• Support the Theatre Team by undertaking circulating duties.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives.
• Assist in outpatient clinics and maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Good communication

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Broad general education

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Independent Health Group (IHG) has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team in Syston Health Centre on an hourly paid basis. Hours will be worked between Monday and Friday, so there is no evening working, and nor do we operate on bank holidays.

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 Healthcare Assistant (HCA) role is to provide support to the Theatre Team by undertaking circulating duties in the operating theatre and supporting the patient during the perioperative phase, while delivering a high standard of individualised patient care under the supervision of the registered team members. You will communicate effectively, in an empathic way, with patients and their relatives/carers at a particularly vulnerable part of the care 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 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 on short 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 staff’s 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 and Responsibilities

• To ensure effective communication with patients, colleagues and across the multi-disciplinary team
• To undertake theatre competencies and utilise acquired theatre support skills to carry out the role of circulating personnel.
• To work within limits of competency and level of training.
• To perform routine circulating personnel tasks for a Cataract, Hernia, Podiatry, Vasectomy and Hand surgery.
• To anticipate the needs of the scrubbed practitioner, including opening sterile packaging (instrumentation, peel packs, fluid dispensing 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 accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using SystmOne
• Assist in the safe positioning and transfer of patients as necessary.
• To have knowledge of and adhere to IHG policies and procedures.
• To participate in the safe use of medical equipment, ensuring that all equipment is checked before use, and in working order. This includes resuscitation equipment.
• To assist in the induction and ongoing support of new and junior staff.
• All members of the theatre team are expected to support colleagues as required.
• To work according to practitioner in charge instructions and within IHG approved procedures
• Working in accordance with IHG's values, policies and procedures, the HCA will provide high quality care to patients by:
• Supporting with setting up and packing away the clinical rooms at the start and finish of the day.
• Ensuring adherence to the five moments of hand hygiene and IPC policy and procedure.
• Assisting the patient and attending to their physical comfort before, during and after their procedure.
• Performing and reporting clinical observations in the theatres or clinic, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure and BMI (following completion of appropriate training). Observe and report changes in a patient's condition to the registered practitioner or clinician.
• Assisting in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Assisting with maintaining 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.