About The Role
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If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a passion for making the patient journey as comfortable as possible, we have just the role for you.
Working as a Health Care Assistant at Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology, North West, you’ll provide support to the nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of a high standard of care to patients in a safe and caring environment. This will involve working with our Ophthalmic Nurses in outpatients and theatre.
Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding.
This role is for 37.5 hours per week across 4 days, travel to mobile sites across Lancashire, Manchester and Yorkshire as part of the contract. Travel time and mileage paid - Shifts start at 07.30am. Applicants would need a full and clean driver’s license.
What you'll be doing
* Welcoming visitors to the service in a pleasant efficient manner ensuring the appropriate person is notified of their arrival.
* Dealing with enquiries in a helpful and courteous manner, being aware of the need to maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinical observations.
* Carrying out clinical skills relevant to the unit.
* Assisting the clinical team with data entry, filling and maintenance of accurate documentation of care.
* Ensuring treatment rooms/areas are adequately stocked, tidy and fit for purpose.
* Adhering to appropriate infection control procedures.
* Participating fully as a team member sharing knowledge and information and therefore promoting a cohesive team.
* Accurately record up to date information on records ensuring that the department is promptly informed of any changes.
* Participating in the stock control and ordering of consumables within the clinical areas.
What you can expect in return
* An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
* Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments.
* Varied career development opportunities.
* The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development.
* 25 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays.
What we’ll look for in you
We are looking for someone who is willing to work hard, learn and develop in the role, but most importantly someone who understands the value of teamwork and a good work ethic.
The ideal applicant will have:
* An NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and be willing to undertake training to gain further clinical skills.
* Experience or a good understanding of HCA duties and responsibilities.
* The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
* The flexibility to fit into an internal rotating shift pattern.
If you have any questions, please email me @ Dale.leer@practiceplusgroup.com or call 07971030100.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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