Healthcare Support Worker- Outpatients (Chard & Dene Barton Hospitals)

Job summary

Are you a Healthcare Support Worker seeking a step up?

We are looking for an experienced Healthcare Support Worker to join our Outpatient team. You will be responsible for supporting the Registered Nurses with the smooth running of a wide range of clinics for adults and children within the department, under the overall supervision of the Lead Nurse and Senior Sister.

You'll be a great communicator, as you'll be providing a welcoming service to patients. You'll be responsible for one or more clinics each day, to include phlebotomy, assisting Consultants and Specialist Nurses with procedures including the use of specialised equipment, close observation of patients following procedures and the support of patients and their families whilst within the department.

Up for the challenge? Apply or arrange an informal chat today!

Main duties of the job

You will be required to work Monday to Friday flexibly between 08:00 to 18:00.

You will also be required to travel to Minehead Community Hospital to under go induction and training so being a car driver is essential.

Informal discussions are welcomed so please do get in touch with us for more information!

Recent experience of working within a clinic environment is desirable but not essential. You must possess good verbal and written communication skills, have high clinical standards and the ability to work as part of a team.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!