Now Hiring: Health Care Assistant in Brighton (Visa Sponsorship Offered) NHS Jobs

Digitaltidewave; Brighton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support nursing staff in delivering exceptional patient care. The role involves assisting with procedures, monitoring patient safety, and ensuring effective communication within multidisciplinary teams. This position is vital in maintaining high standards of patient care during interventional procedures.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills for effective liaison with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and procedures during medical interventions.
• Experience in direct patient care and monitoring vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing patients for invasive procedures and ensure their safety.
• Monitor and record patients' vital signs post-procedure.
• Provide direct care to patients during recovery, including assistance with mobility and hygiene.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Attention to Detail

Job description

Job role: Health Care Assistant

Company name: NHS Jobs

Salary: £24,071.00 to £25,674.00 per year

Job Reference: C9279-25-0943

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About the Job:

To support the Health Care Assistant and Nurse team by supervising the safe deployment of staff and coordinating clinics through excellent communication skills, liaising with multidisciplinary teams. To assist inpatient and day case patients and radiologists during interventional ultrasound guidance procedures such as liver biopsy, ascitic drainage, etc. To assist radiologists and advanced practitioner radiographers during fluoroscopy procedures, ensuring smooth operation of the lists, patient care and preparation, liaison with wards, room setup, and post-procedure cleaning.

Responsibilities include:

1. Correctly identifying and preparing patients for invasive procedures.
2. Performing patient safety checks before procedures, including blood results, fasting status, baseline observations, clotting profiles, and relevant medical history.
3. Escalating anomalies promptly to radiologists or registered nurses for correction or rescheduling.
4. Monitoring and recording vital signs post-procedure, documenting findings, and reporting anomalies.
5. Providing direct nursing care to recovering patients, assisting with activities such as eating, toileting, dressing, and mobility.
6. Communicating effectively with patients and relatives, explaining procedures, and providing post-discharge advice.

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