Healthcare Assistant - Zero Hours

NHS; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a HealthCare Assistant to join the team at The Grafton Suite, Stratford-upon-Avon. This role includes helping patients during treatment and maintaining clean environments. Applicants should have at least 6 months of experience in a healthcare setting. The offer includes a zero-hour contract with a salary range of £29,489 to £36,169 yearly. Join a dedicated team focused on patient care.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a benefits package after probation

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in healthcare setting (6 months minimum).
• Experience in ophthalmics is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist at clinics, greeting patients and providing refreshments.
• Support patients before, during, and after clinical activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness for patient care.
• Perform ophthalmic testing after suitable training.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Patient management system

Job description

SWFT Clinical Services Limited are looking for HealthCare Assistant to join our bank staff within our private patient unit, The Grafton Suite, at Stratford Hospital in at Stratford-upon-Avon.

The position will be offered on a zero-hour contract basis.

We welcome all healthcare background, however theatre experience in advantageous.

Main duties of the job

SWFT Clinical Services Limited is seeking a Health Care Assistant (HCA) to work within The Grafton Suite at Stratford Hospital in Stratford-upon-Avon.

We have vacancies for Health Care Assistant posts (Bank), with a range of interests and experience, including ophthalmology and dermatology.

Theatre experience is preferred, and experience of working in a health care environment is essential, to deliver a high standard of nursing care to day patients undergoing surgical or medical treatment

Shifts will usually be Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

About us

SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, George Eliot, University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire and St Cross (Rugby) hospitals; estates and facilities management at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Ellen Badger hospitals, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.

Subject to the Company and individual's performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.

There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.

A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; Home & Electronics scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.

There is also access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.

Job responsibilities

To undertake all duties in line with training and instruction provided by the nursing team

Assist at clinics, greeting patients and providing refreshments as required

Assist nursing staff in the preparation and support of patients prior to, during and after clinical activities

Chaperoning and assisting patients to dress/undress as required

Contribute to the effectiveness of the patient journey ensuring that their privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.

To act as a runner and assist the theatre scrub nurse during operations and procedures

To perform ophthalmic testing such as OCT and Visual Field Analysis after suitable training

Assist in maintaining a safe, clean and tidy environment for patient care

Ensure correct collection of clinical waste and appropriate storage prior to disposal

Maintain adequate clinical stock levels and medical stationary in each room

To use patient management system for patient searches as required by consultants and the nursing team

Undertake clerical duties as necessary e.g. reception, notes preparation, adding patient details to patient management system and photocopying to ensure smooth running of the department

To answer phone calls and take messages as required

To work safely at all times in accordance with legislative requirements and clinic policy and procedures

Undertake and receive the appropriate training for specific tasks as delegated by the General Manager or Senior Nurse, whilst continuing to work within company policies and procedures

The post holder will acknowledge their limitations/concerns in relation to any task delegated to them that they do not feel competent to perform

To complete mandatory training on an annual basis

This job list is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time to time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English

Experience

• Previous experience of working in healthcare setting (6 months minimum)
• Ophthalmic experience

Skills

• Articulate and able to communicate effectively
• Good organisational skills
• Work as a member of a team
• Completion of training and competencies to perform Visual Field tests and OCT tests

Personal Qualities

• Work to high standards
• Willing to learn
• Uses own initiative

Other

• Must be flexible to the needs of The Grafton Suite
• Must be adaptable to any situations.

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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£29,489 to £36,169 a yearPro rata (Dependent Upon Experience)