Healthcare Assistant - Bank

NHS; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Reading seeks a Healthcare Assistant to support nursing staff and ensure high standards of patient care. This full-time role involves working across multiple sites, requiring a full clean driving license and an NVQ in Health and Social Care. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar roles and the ability to thrive in a team-based environment.

Benefits

Extensive wellbeing benefits

Flexible shifts

Career development opportunities

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or in a similar role.
• Full clean driving license is essential.
• Ability to undertake training for further clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing team in delivering high-standard patient care.
• Assist in stock control and order consumables.
• Record patient information accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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 will 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 outpatients 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.

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 07:30am. Applicants would need a full and clean driver's licence and ophthalmology experience would be preferred but is not essential.

For a virtual tour of one of our many mobile sites across Preston, Lancashire, Manchester and Yorkshire or to find out a little more about what we do within Ophthalmology hospital please see the videos below.

Main duties of the job

To provide support to the nursing team and other members of the multidisciplinary team for the delivery of high standard care to patients, in a safe and caring environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the clinical staff in the promotion of efficient and effective use of resources.
• To ensure treatment rooms are adequately stocked, tidy and fit for purpose.
• Provide escort duties within the service as necessary at the discretion of the nurse in charge.
• Participating fully as a team member sharing knowledge and information and therefore promoting a cohesive team.
• Accurately record up to date information on records ensuring that the department is promptly informed of any changes.
• Participate in the stock control and ordering of consumables within the clinical areas.
• To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the team.
• Respect privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers.
• Act as a chaperone as and when required.

About us

We are looking for someone who is willing to work hard, learn and develop in the role, but most importantly someone who understands the value of teamwork and a good work ethic.

• The ideal applicant will have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and be willing to undertake training to gain further clinical skills.
• Experience or a good understanding of HCA duties and responsibilities.
• The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
• The flexibility to fit into internal rotating shift pattern.
• Ophthalmology experience is preferred.
• A full and clean drivers licence

What you can expect in return

• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• Varied career development opportunities
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 25 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays

If you have any questions, please email [e-mail] or call 07971 030100. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job description & responsibilities

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 youll 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 outpatients 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.

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 07:30am. Applicants would need a full and clean drivers licence and ophthalmology experience would be preferred but is not essential.

For a virtual tour of one of our many mobile sites across Preston, Lancashire, Manchester and Yorkshire or to find out a little more about what we do within Ophthalmology hospital please see the videos below.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Full and clean driving licence
• Able to undertake training to gain further clinical skills

Desirable

• Ophthalmology experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or similar role

Desirable

• Experience in ophthalmology settings

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Right to work in the UK

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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

Address: Hawker House, Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8BW

Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/