Healthcare Assistant - Outpatient & Pre-Assessment (Bank)

Nuffield Health; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for their Outpatients/Pre-Assessment team in Plymouth. This role offers flexibility as a bank position with responsibilities across various specialties. Candidates should have relevant experience and strong communication skills, ideally holding NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualifications.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement aligned with the Working Time Directive

Access to Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership at £25.00/month

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute hospital or care setting is preferred.
• Relevant experience in healthcare is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting various departments like Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, and Cardiology.
• Providing patient-centered care and managing clinical activities.
• Conducting pre-assessment tasks for planned surgeries.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Team-oriented

Patience

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients & Pre-Assessment (Bank)

Plymouth | Hospital | Bank Contract - Ad hoc

£12.33 per hour

Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. We’re passionate about putting patients first and are seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our Outpatients/Pre-Assessment team at Plymouth Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to work across various specialties, broadening your skills and experience.

As a Healthcare Assistant in Outpatients/Pre-Assessment, you should have relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a flexible approach. Patience, attention to detail, IT literacy, and a team-oriented mindset are essential. NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualifications and experience in an acute hospital or care setting are preferred.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting departments such as Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT, Cardiology, GP Services, Ophthalmics, and Dermatology.
• Providing patient-centered care and support.
• Managing clinical activities and adapting to changing priorities.
• Ensuring smooth operation of clinics.
• Assisting with procedures like dressings and wound care.
• Conducting pre-assessment tasks for planned surgeries, both face-to-face and over the phone.

Benefits include:

• Holiday entitlement aligned with the Working Time Directive.
• Access to our Pension Scheme.
• Discounted gym membership at £25.00/month.

Working on the bank means working on an ad-hoc basis without a set number of hours per week, offering flexibility to suit your availability and the needs of the hospital.

About Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital:

Located in Derriford, Plymouth, next to the Devonshire Gym, our hospital has been serving the community since 1971. Facilities include 3 main theatres, a fully JAG-accredited endoscopy suite, a 35-bed ward, and 12 outpatient consulting rooms. We offer treatments across various specialties, including Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery, and Neurosurgery. Our hospital was recently ranked in the top 50 in the UK for total hip replacement patient outcomes.

Join Nuffield Health and shape your future today.

If interested, apply now. We review applications promptly and may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Don’t miss your chance to be considered for this role.

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