Preoperative Assessment Care Assistant - Flexible NHS Role

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Taunton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working options

Blue Light Card discounts

Career development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in Taunton is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to join the Preoperative Assessment Clinic. You will support Registered Nurses and assist with tasks per individual care plans, delivering safe, patient-centred care.

You will work under supervision to ensure care plans are followed, providing compassionate support to patients and their families in the preoperative setting. This role offers permanent, full-time employment in a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in care is required.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ2 if not held.
• Numerate and literate essential.
• Willingness to learn new skills required for the department and training.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist Registered Nurses/Midwives as part of the nursing team.
• Perform a broad range of activities and tasks as required by patients' individualised care plans.
• Contribute to delivering a high standard of patient care.

Skills

Numerate and literate

Willingness to learn

Venipuncture

Autonomy

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2 in care

Job description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in Taunton is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to join the Preoperative Assessment Clinic. You will support Registered Nurses and assist with tasks per individual care plans, delivering safe, patient-centred care.

You will work under supervision to ensure care plans are followed, providing compassionate support to patients and their families in the preoperative setting. This role offers permanent, full-time employment in a supportive NHS environment.