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

Digitaltidewave; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves essential duties such as collecting and managing blood samples, ensuring patient comfort, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have experience in performing ECGs and blood pressure measurements, and a driving license is essential due to the requirement of working across multiple sites. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in blood sample collection and related procedures.
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and storing blood samples according to procedures.
• Collaborating with GPs and nursing staff in patient care.

Skills

Blood Sample Collection

ECGs

Blood Pressure Measurements

Urinalysis

Basic Wound Care

Collaboration in Multidisciplinary Teams

Job description

Job Role:

Health Care Assistant

Company Name:

NHS Jobs

Salary:

£22,779.97 to £25,341.50 per year

Job Reference:

A2355-25-0001

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About the Job:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Primarily taking, collecting, and storing blood samples in accordance with training and procedures.
• Experience in undertaking ECGs, blood pressure measurements, urinalysis, and sample collection.
• Ensuring patient comfort and obtaining consent for blood sample collection.
• Proper storage and accurate, legible labeling of samples to confirm patient identity.
• Performing chaperoning duties as required.
• Processing and managing laboratory samples requested by GPs and nurses, such as urine, feces, and sputum.
• Basic wound care skills are desirable but not essential.
• Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during, and after patient care, including restocking rooms.
• Collaborating as a key team member within the nursing team, working alongside GPs, Nurse Practitioners, and administrative staff, and providing support to the wider multidisciplinary team including District Nurses and the Frailty Team.
• Driving license essential as the role may require working across multiple sites: Shaftesbury (Abbey View), Sturminster Newton, and Marnhull.

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