Healthcare Assistant - Bank

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join their team in Preston. You'll support nursing staff in delivering high-quality care in a safe environment, working with a multidisciplinary team. This role requires a full driver's license and offers flexible shifts, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Extensive wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Flexible shifts

Varied career development opportunities

Support for professional growth

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of HCA duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate accurately and take instructions from colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing team in delivering high-standard care to patients.
• Assist in promoting efficient use of resources and stock control.
• Respect patient privacy, dignity, needs, and beliefs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient

If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a passion for making the patient journey as comfortable as possible, we have just the role for you.

Working as a Health Care Assistant at Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology, Bamber Bridge, Preston, you'll provide support to the nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of a high standard of care to patients in a safe and caring environment. This will involve working with our Ophthalmic Nurses in outpatient settings and theatre.

Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient

If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a passion for making the patient journey as comfortable as possible, we have just the role for you.

Working as a Health Care Assistant at Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology, Bamber Bridge, Preston, you'll support the nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care in a safe and caring environment. This involves working with Ophthalmic Nurses in outpatient and theatre settings.

This role is for 37.5 hours per week across 4 days. Travel to mobile sites across Preston, Lancashire, Manchester, and Yorkshire will be part of the contract. Travel time and mileage will be paid. Shifts start at 07:30 am. Applicants need a full and clean driver's license. Ophthalmology experience is preferred but not essential.

For a virtual tour of our mobile sites across Preston, Lancashire, Manchester, and Yorkshire, or to learn more about our Ophthalmology services, please see the videos below:

Main duties of the job

To support the nursing team and other members of the multidisciplinary team in delivering high-standard care to patients in a safe and caring environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff in promoting efficient use of resources.
• Ensure treatment rooms are stocked, tidy, and fit for purpose.
• Provide escort duties within the service as necessary at the discretion of the nurse in charge.
• Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and promoting cohesion.
• Accurately record up-to-date information and inform the department of any changes.
• Participate in stock control and ordering of consumables.
• Recognize and understand roles and responsibilities within the team.
• Respect patient and carer privacy, dignity, needs, and beliefs.
• Act as a chaperone when required.

About us

We seek someone willing to work hard, learn, and develop, valuing teamwork and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will have:

• An NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and willingness to undertake further training.
• Experience or understanding of HCA duties and responsibilities.
• The ability to communicate accurately and take instructions from colleagues.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts.
• Ophthalmology experience is preferred.
• A full and clean driver's license

What you can expect in return

• Extensive wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
• Flexible shifts to accommodate other commitments.
• Varied career development opportunities.
• Support for professional growth.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.

For questions, email [e-mail] or call 07971030100. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.