Rheumatology Care Assistant - Flexible Hours & Training

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Wagestream access

Park & Ride

On-site Nursery

Staff cafes & discounts

Counselling support

Pension & annual leave

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker – Clinical Care in Rheumatology. The role involves supporting clinicians in clinics and the day unit, with opportunities to develop skills in venepuncture and cannulation within a busy rheumatology service.

You will join a large NHS trust providing acute care, training opportunities with the University of East Anglia, and a range of staff benefits.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians in clinics
• Assist nurses and other staff as needed
• Work as part of a cooperative, professional team
• Recognise patient needs (emotional, social, physical, cultural) and respect privacy, dignity and beliefs
• Take observations including height, weight and BMI
• Follow infection prevention policies and procedures
• Provide individualized care, assist with personal care and emotional support
• Maintain ward stocks and cleanliness; assist with duties as directed

Job description

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker – Clinical Care in Rheumatology. The role involves supporting clinicians in clinics and the day unit, with opportunities to develop skills in venepuncture and cannulation within a busy rheumatology service.

You will join a large NHS trust providing acute care, training opportunities with the University of East Anglia, and a range of staff benefits.