Senior Healthcare Assistant Pre-Op

The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust; Worcester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Senior Healthcare Assistant to join their Pre-operative Assessment team. This part-time role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment where you will engage with patients, conduct important assessments, and manage clinical documentation. With a focus on patient care and safety, you will play a vital role in ensuring the best outcomes for individuals undergoing pre-operative procedures. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to make a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical skills such as ECGs and venepuncture.
• Ability to manage documentation via online tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and run clinics, including health promotion and patient information.
• Support patients with clinical skills and assist in pre-assessment procedures.

Skills

Venepuncture

ECGs

IT Literacy

Patient Care

Tools

Synopsis

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Job Summary

Would you like the opportunity to join us as a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant? Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting talented, committed individuals who share our vision, values, and professional ambition. We have an opening in our Pre-operative Assessment team at Kidderminster Treatment Centre on a 22.5-hour contract.

As a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, you will see patients in the Pre-operative Assessment support clinic to undertake investigations relevant to their assessment, including venepuncture, ECGs, MRSA swabbing, and CPE sampling. You will also manage documentation via our online assessment tool, Synopsis, and IT literacy is essential.

Contact Information

For more details, contact Linzi Wright at [e-mail] or call 07566765852.

Main Duties

• Prepare, plan, and run your own clinics via PAS, including health promotion and explaining patient information.
• Support patients with clinical skills such as ECGs and Venepuncture.
• Assist in pre-assessment procedures, documentation, and patient care activities.
• Maintain a safe environment, support patient mobility, and manage clinic areas.
• Undertake investigations and assist with clinical support under supervision.
• Support departmental functions, including stock management and cleaning.

About Us

Our purpose is to put patients first. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of local and specialized services across three sites: Kidderminster, Redditch, and Worcester. We are committed to recruiting the best staff to achieve our vision of providing excellent healthcare.

Our Objectives

• Deliver the best services for local people
• Provide the best experience and outcomes for patients
• Use resources effectively
• Recruit and retain the best people

Additional Information

Post posted on 23 April 2025, under Agenda for Change Band 3, with a salary of £24,071 to £25,674 annually. This is a permanent, part-time role with flexible working patterns. The position is based at Kidderminster General Hospital, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire.

This role involves manual handling, exposure to bodily fluids, and challenging behavior. It requires confidentiality, flexibility, and physical fitness for manual tasks.