Healthcare Assistant - Elective Centre Band 3

TN United Kingdom; Burnley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Burnley is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join their Elective Centre. The role involves providing patient care under the supervision of registered nurses, maintaining a welcoming environment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 2 or 3 in care and have effective teamwork skills. Flexibility and adaptability are essential to meet service demands.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake further training.
• Ability to manage priorities under pressure.
• Previous healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a tidy environment for patients.
• Provide high-standard care under supervision.
• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.

Skills

Basic numeracy

Literacy skills

Effective teamwork skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in care

Job description

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Healthcare Assistant - Elective Centre Band 3, Burnley

Client:

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Location:

Burnley, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

To assist the team in maintaining a well-stocked, tidy, and welcoming environment for patients. Carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, following local policy and trust guidelines. Relieve trained nurses of non-clinical duties.

Rotate through all clinical areas to meet service needs.

Main duties of the job

Provide high-standard care under the supervision of a registered Nurse as an effective team member, in accordance with established practices.

Please read the job description thoroughly before applying to ensure suitability for this demanding role.

Working for our organisation

An exciting Band 3 Support Worker opportunity has arisen in the Elective Centre. We seek passionate individuals to contribute to the unit's success.

Primarily based at Burnley, flexible working to cover service needs is required.

The state-of-the-art Centre includes a Day surgery unit, inpatient facility, Procedure Room, and Treatment room.

The unit operates from 07:30 Monday to Saturday 14:00, requiring staffing cover.

The Elective Centre is busy and physically and mentally demanding.

Some cross-site working may be necessary.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues via various channels to ensure smooth department operations.

Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and report patient information appropriately.

Maintain confidentiality and professionalism with patients, relatives, and staff.

Follow complaints policies and procedures.

Participate in training sessions for Band 2, Cadet, and Student Nurses.

Attend mandatory training and reviews as per policy.

Engage in performance reviews and achieve set objectives.

Contribute to service development and participate in clinical audits, trials, and research.

Achieve personal learning objectives.

Promote equality, diversity, and patient rights.

Attend training courses such as induction, moving and handling, fire safety, etc.

Uphold the Trust’s values: involving patients, working in partnership, aspiring to excellence, and continuous service improvement.

Person specification

Essential/Desirable

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Willingness to undertake further training
• Ability to manage priorities under pressure
• Understanding and compliance with detailed procedures
• Flexibility to work the hours required by the service
• Adaptability to changing service needs
• Effective teamwork skills
• Sympathetic and sensitive approach to patients and colleagues
• Ability to adapt to new knowledge and skills
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in care
• Previous healthcare experience
• Active pursuit of personal development