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Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 3 Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) to join our Outpatient Nursing Team at Lewisham Hospital.
The job is full-time (37.5 hours per week), Mondays to Fridays, with no weekends or bank holidays.
The HCSW will work within outpatient clinics to deliver care to patients from home or nursing care homes, supporting a wide range of specialties including rheumatology, cardiology, nephrology, haematology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, and neurology.
Note: You must have a Care Certificate issued by an NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
1. Moving and handling: transferring patients, assisting with X-ray, scans, and supporting patients in outpatient settings.
2. Breath test analysis and providing diagnostic information for digestive issues.
3. Performing FibroScan assessments to evaluate liver health.
4. Undertaking urinalysis and collecting specimens as requested.
5. Chaperoning patients during examinations and supporting clinical procedures.
6. Performing venepuncture following successful training.
About Us
Our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of engagement through initiatives promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion, including staff networks and training programs.
Additional Details
* Post date: 22 April 2025
* Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per annum plus HCAS (pro-rata)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Location: University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LH
* Reference: 197-AO6650A
Job Responsibilities
Assessing and recording patient observations, supporting clinical procedures, maintaining a safe environment, and supporting effective communication and administrative tasks.
Person Specification
* Essential: Previous NHS experience, Care Certificate, Phlebotomy certificate.
* Desirable: Experience working in NHS, English and Maths or functional skills.
Other Requirements
Must undergo DBS check as per NHS policy.
Employer Details
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LH. Website
Additional Information
Level: Entry level, Full-time, in Hospitals and Healthcare industry.
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