Job summary
Role Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and organised Healthcare Assistant to join our Pre-Operative Assessment team. In this role, you will support patients preparing for surgery by assisting with clinical observations, documentation, and patient preparation, ensuring they are safely and thoroughly assessed prior to their procedure.
Working closely with registered nurses and clinicians, you will help ensure patients are medically optimised, well-informed, and supported throughout their pre-operative journey.
Successful candidates will be appointed at Band 2 and will progress to Band 3 upon successful completion of the required training and competencies. Candidates who have already completed the relevant training and can demonstrate the required competencies may be appointed directly at Band 3.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
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Assist in preparing patients for pre-operative assessment clinics
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Record baseline observations (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, height, weight, BMI)
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Perform basic clinical tasks such as ECG recording, venepuncture (if trained), and urine testing
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Accurately document patient information in electronic or paper records
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Ensure all required paperwork and investigation results are available and correctly filed
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Prepare clinic rooms and equipment, ensuring cleanliness and infection control standards are maintained
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Chaperone during examinations where required
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Provide patients with clear instructions regarding pre-operative preparations (e.g., fasting guidance, swabs, questionnaires) as directed by nursing staff
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Identify and escalate any abnormal observations or patient concerns to the registered nurse or clinician
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Support smooth patient flow within the clinic
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Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding policies
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Participate in training, supervision, and ongoing professional development
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The Health Care Assistant (HCA) will undertake high quality, caring andcompassionate personal care and associated duties under the direction andsupervision of registered professionals working as part of a multi-disciplinaryhealth and care team.
The post holder will:
Participate in the delivery of personal patient centred care, alwaysmaintaining a compassionate and professional attitude with patients, their families and carers. Contributes to the service/ team organisation. Support registered nurses/ nursing associates and Allied Health Careprofessionals (AHPs) in the provision of a caring and safe environment. Records patient observations and changes to patients clinical conditionand carries out limited clinical care duties.This post is suitable to people who have experience as health care support worker/ clinical support worker.
The post holder will work shift patterns associated with the team /service / site where the post is offered.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS Nursing colleagues Non-clinical administration colleagues Therapy colleagues Medical colleagues Operational colleagues
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The Health Care Assistant (HCA) will undertake high quality, caring andcompassionate personal care and associated duties under the direction andsupervision of registered professionals working as part of a multi-disciplinaryhealth and care team.
The post holder will:
Participate in the delivery of personal patient centred care, alwaysmaintaining a compassionate and professional attitude with patients, their families and carers. Contributes to the service/ team organisation. Support registered nurses/ nursing associates and Allied Health Careprofessionals (AHPs) in the provision of a caring and safe environment. Records patient observations and changes to patients clinical conditionand carries out limited clinical care duties.This post is suitable to people who have experience as health care support worker/ clinical support worker.
The post holder will work shift patterns associated with the team /service / site where the post is offered.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS Nursing colleagues Non-clinical administration colleagues Therapy colleagues Medical colleagues Operational colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Vocational qualification at level 2: (level 2 examples: GCSE Grades 9-4 or A-C, level 2 Diploma in health care support, Functional Skills level 2)
- Internationally educated applicants will have to evidence UK ENIC
Desirable
- Care Certificate/NVQ level 3/equivalent in a healthcare related topic or equivalent breadth of experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working / participating as part of a team as an employee / volunteer.
- Ability to demonstrate/ articulate an understanding of the role and tasks involved and can describe the physical and emotional aspects of the role and some duties
- Can link the Trust values to the role and provide examples from personal experience which demonstrate understanding
Desirable
- Has experience of working in a person centred / facing role in a paid or voluntary capacity.
- Understanding of the principles of safeguarding in relation to this role
Knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of spoken and written English
- Good communication skills - written and oral
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Can link the Trust values to the role and provide examples from personal experience which demonstrate understanding in relation to the role.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work with competing priorities/ can demonstrate an understanding of workload and how to prioritise this
- Good organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Vocational qualification at level 2: (level 2 examples: GCSE Grades 9-4 or A-C, level 2 Diploma in health care support, Functional Skills level 2)
- Internationally educated applicants will have to evidence UK ENIC
Desirable
- Care Certificate/NVQ level 3/equivalent in a healthcare related topic or equivalent breadth of experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working / participating as part of a team as an employee / volunteer.
- Ability to demonstrate/ articulate an understanding of the role and tasks involved and can describe the physical and emotional aspects of the role and some duties
- Can link the Trust values to the role and provide examples from personal experience which demonstrate understanding
Desirable
- Has experience of working in a person centred / facing role in a paid or voluntary capacity.
- Understanding of the principles of safeguarding in relation to this role
Knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of spoken and written English
- Good communication skills - written and oral
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Can link the Trust values to the role and provide examples from personal experience which demonstrate understanding in relation to the role.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work with competing priorities/ can demonstrate an understanding of workload and how to prioritise this
- Good organisational skills
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.
