We have a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant position in our busy and thriving Outpatients department working across both High Wycombe and Amersham Hospital, as part of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
* Ensure clinics are prepared and ready in good time, to ensure an efficient professional service can be provided.
* Communicate with patients and their visitors in order to promote their comfort and well-being.
* Communication with other members of the organisation and respond appropriately.
* Perform basic observations, BP, pulse, height, weight, urinalysis, peak flow, blood glucose monitoring, reporting and recording results accurately.
* Assist with collection of specimens for laboratory analysis and or collect specimens as directed, forwarding to correct location.
* Act as a chaperone when required to protect the interests of patients and colleagues, and preserve the patient's privacy and dignity.
* Act as a patient advocate.
* Manage own workload and prioritise own actions in the work place.
* Staff are able and expected to work across multiple specialties, so that all areas can be covered if the regular nurses are absent e.g. Annual leave/sickness.
* Assist with manual handling and transferring of patients complying with the Trust Moving and Handling policy.
* Report accidents/incidents to nurse in charge and complete appropriate Trust forms.
* Direct patients to other Wards/Departments as required.
This is a cross site working role between both High Wycombe and Amersham hospital.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS
* Level 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience.
* Willing to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English).
EXPERIENCE
* Understands nature of HCA duties Patient Care and Housekeeping duties.
* Evidence of working in a busy environment.
* Experience in a customer focused environment.
* Previous experience in a health care setting.
SKILLS
* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with multi-disciplinary team, patient and carers in English.
* Courteous with patients and others both internal and external.
* Ability to write clearly and legibly in English.
* Able to perform simple mathematical calculations.
* Understands concept of confidentiality and standards of conduct and care.
* Ability to undertake HS&C level 3 apprenticeship (mandatory).
* Ability to use a computer.
Special Circumstances
* Ability to work required shift pattern.
* Can demonstrate they can motivate self and others.
* Has some insight into the care needs of older people or those who are ill/frail regardless of age.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata.
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