Patient Care Assistant — Flexible NHS Role

West Suffolk Nhs Foundation Trust; West Stow; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Band 3 role based at West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds. You will assist in delivering high standard patient care, document care, and support department flow and bed management.

The role involves clinical interventions such as ECGs, phlebotomy, cannulation, and blood glucose testing, along with basic infection control and patient transfer support. Flexible working and a pro rata salary apply.

Qualifications

• Good general education including Maths and English at GCSE grade C/Level 4 or above (or equivalent).
• NVQ level 3 or working towards.
• National Care Certificate holder (Desirable).
• Functional skills level 1 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent (Desirable).

Responsabilités

• Assist in the delivery of patient care and document care given.
• Assist senior staff with coordinating department flow and bed management.
• Carry out clinical interventions identified as part of the role with competency, including recording ECGs, phlebotomy, cannulation and blood glucose testing.
• Demonstrate basic cleaning and decontamination of communal equipment.
• Carry out minor treatments for patients such as wound care and simple dressings.
• Accurately use IT systems to record observations, treatments and all aspects of care.

Formation

GCSE Maths and English at grade C/Level 4 or above

NVQ level 3 or working towards

National Care Certificate holder

Functional skills level 1 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent

Description du poste

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Band 3 role based at West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds. You will assist in delivering high standard patient care, document care, and support department flow and bed management.

The role involves clinical interventions such as ECGs, phlebotomy, cannulation, and blood glucose testing, along with basic infection control and patient transfer support. Flexible working and a pro rata salary apply.