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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Healthcare Assistant Outpatients

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Job summary

Healthcare Assistant Outpatients

Band: 2 (£22,383 per annum)

Location: You may be required to work in other designated locations of theTrust as well as your primary base. In particular, flexibility isrequired across the six Outpatient sites (Coalville, Loughborough, Market Harborough, Melton and Oakham).

If your initial location is one of these sites excess travelreimbursement would not apply for a permanent or temporarychange of base.

Main duties of the job

We are looking an enthusiastic healthcare assistant to work in the Hinckley Outpatients department.

You will enjoy a challenging varied pace and an exciting working environment caring for a complex workload.

There are three Outpatient departments within the building specialising in a variety of clinics including Ophthalmology, Plastics, Dermatology, orthopaedics, Diabetes, Pain management clinics

We can offer opportunities to gain knowledge and experience working within a diverse range of specialties.

You will be working closely with nursing and medical staff and be part of the multi-disciplinary team, to provide high quality care to patients and their carer's.You will need to have healthcare experience, excellent communication skills, positive personality and a mature and professional approach to their work. Computer skills are desirable. You must be able to deal with the public in a sensitive and polite manner, and be flexible in their approach to duties of work.

About us

We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals and our 6 Community Outpatients sites.

Our small team work closely to give the best care possible to our patients and are always looking to expand the services we provide. Nurse led clinics are one way we achieve this and the right candidate can look forward to gaining new skills and working autonomously and as part of the team. We are always looking to develop our staff and there are many opportunities for career progression for someone with the passion to expand their skills.

Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:

  • We focus on what matters most
  • We treat others how we would like to be treated
  • We are passionate and creative in our work
  • We do what we say we are going to do
  • We are one team and we are best when we work togethe

Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)

Details

Date posted

23 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

358-5569750-ALL

Job locations

Hinckley Health Centre

Hill Street

Hinckley

LE10 1DS


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Provide support to the Multi Professional team under the direction of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional within all areas of the central outpatients department.
  • This role can involve frequent walking and standing for long periods of time. The post holder must also have the physical ability to use manual handling equipment i.e. equipment, trolleys and wheelchairs.
  • The post holder will be required to work flexibly at times to cover on other sites and attend for inhouse training sessions for their development.

Please see attached job description for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Provide support to the Multi Professional team under the direction of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional within all areas of the central outpatients department.
  • This role can involve frequent walking and standing for long periods of time. The post holder must also have the physical ability to use manual handling equipment i.e. equipment, trolleys and wheelchairs.
  • The post holder will be required to work flexibly at times to cover on other sites and attend for inhouse training sessions for their development.

Please see attached job description for more information.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Previous experience in a care setting

Essential

Essential

  • Relevant qualification in Maths and English

Essential

Essential

  • Able to work flexible hours

Desireable

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a HCA role
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Previous experience in a care setting

Essential

Essential

  • Relevant qualification in Maths and English

Essential

Essential

  • Able to work flexible hours

Desireable

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a HCA role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Hinckley Health Centre

Hill Street

Hinckley

LE10 1DS


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Hinckley Health Centre

Hill Street

Hinckley

LE10 1DS


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Sister

Emma Stamp

emma.stamp@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

01455441819

Details

Date posted

23 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

358-5569750-ALL

Job locations

Hinckley Health Centre

Hill Street

Hinckley

LE10 1DS


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