Urology Outpatient HCA - Midlands

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Urology Outpatients Department. The role supports LATP and flexible cystoscopy clinics, preparing rooms and assisting patients, with weekend shifts from 8am to 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Candidates should have at least two years in an outpatient setting and at least six months of recent urology outpatient experience. You will work alongside nurses and consultants, taking vital signs, maintaining infection control

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in an outpatient setting.
• At least 6 months' urology outpatient experience within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain clinical environments for LATP and flexible cystoscopy clinics.
• Chaperone and assist patients during procedures.
• Take clinical observations and record vital signs.
• Support infection prevention and control practice.
• Help with stock control and clinic equipment preparation.
• Give patients reassurance and clear information before, during and after procedures.
• Work alongside nurses, consultants and other professionals in support of diagnostic and minor surgical procedures.

Skills

Outpatient experience

Urology outpatient experience

Job description

This healthcare assistant post sits in the Urology Outpatients Department, where 18 Week Support supplies staff to NHS clients for LATP and flexible cystoscopy procedures. The core work is preparing clinic rooms, chaperoning and assisting patients, taking observations and reassuring people before, during and after procedures. It is ad-hoc weekend work, 8am to 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays, on an ongoing basis. Candidates need at least two years in an outpatient setting, including recent urology outpatient experience.

What the job involves

• Prepare and maintain clinical environments for LATP and flexible cystoscopy clinics
• Chaperone and assist patients during procedures
• Take clinical observations and record vital signs
• Support infection prevention and control practice
• Help with stock control and clinic equipment preparation
• Give patients reassurance and clear information before, during and after procedures
• Work alongside nurses, consultants and other professionals in support of diagnostic and minor surgical procedures

Experience

• At least 2 years' experience in an outpatient setting
• At least 6 months' urology outpatient experience within the last 12 months