Outpatients Healthcare Assistant Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare NHS Foundation Trust; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a community hospital, providing essential support in outpatient clinics. This part-time role involves close patient contact, assisting clinicians, and ensuring efficient clinic operations. You will play a vital role in preparing clinic notes, facilitating various specialties, and maintaining high standards of patient care. If you are passionate about healthcare and looking to make a difference in the community, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Enhanced DBS Check Covered

Mandatory Training Sessions

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting outpatient clinics is essential.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians in running efficient outpatient clinics.
• Prepare clinic notes and facilitate clinics for different specialties.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Support

Observation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Health Care Qualification

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

HCA Band 3 for Out Patients in Shaftesbury and Sherborne Community Hospitals (based at Westminster Memorial Hospital in Shaftesbury). Part Time, 15hrs a week.

Supporting varied Out Patients clinics at both sites.

To work in Out Patients across two Community Hospitals for Dorset Healthcare, joining the team at Yeatman hospital in Sherborne for support and guidance.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

To support Clinicians in the running of efficient and effective Out Patients clinics at both Shaftesbury and Sherborne Community Hospitals. Close patient contact for taking observations and carrying out routine tasks.

Attending Mandatory training sessions, staff meetings and keeping up to date with Trust Policies and procedures.

Preparing clinic notes and list prep and the facilitating of clinics for different specialities. Undertaking self led tasks at the discretion of the Out Patients sister/Trained clinical staff.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Jan 2025.