Healthcare Assistant MIIU

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Cinderford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Cinderford is hiring for a role focused on providing patient care and administrative support. Responsibilities include assisting trained staff in patient care, managing patient bookings, maintaining cleaning schedules, and performing clinical observations. The role demands strong communication skills and teamwork, as well as flexibility to work varying hours across the week. Ideal for those looking to contribute to a welcoming healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a clinical setting is beneficial.
• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to a safe environment.
• Strong communication skills for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care as directed by trained staff.
• Work with colleagues to ensure a welcoming environment for all.
• Enter patient details onto clinical systems such as SystmOne.
• Handle patient bookings and administrative tasks.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and manage stock and equipment.
• Perform clinical observations including NEWS & PEWS scores.

Job description

• Provide Patient care as directed by trained staff
• working with colleagues to provide a safe and welcoming environment for staff , patients and visitors
• Entering patient details onto clinical systems such as SystmOne
• Ordering of stores
• Reception & Administrative role - booking in patients that arrive to the unit, answering telephone calls and assisting with patient and professional enquiries.
• Maintaining cleaning schedules and controls stock, equipment and materials.
• Contributes to promoting health and safety, minimising risk in the workplace
• Performing Clinical Observations including NEWS & PEWS scores, Visual Survey, Plastering, wound care & ECG's.

This role requires staff to work a variety of hours over a 7 day week.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.