West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 2 - Healthcare Support Worker, Outpatients

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Job summary

West Herts NHS Trust Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Part Time band 2 Healthcare Assistant for 20 hours per week within the Outpatient Department at Hemel Hempstead.

This position require flexibility working Monday -Friday between 4-5 days based on the need of the service.

The working hours may be as follow.

2 x 08:00-18:00

Or half day 08:00-13:30

13:00-18:00.

The above hours depend on the need of service.

Main duties of the job

The applicant should ideally have outpatient experience with good communication and organisational skills, to support clinics.

To support Registered Nurse to maintain/improve and develop high standard of patient care, and thereby ensuring that patient is treated with privacy, dignity, and respect.

The Main duties of the job.

Set up and support clinics.
To work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
To assist the Registered Nurse with Specified clinical activities.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Date posted

08 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,575 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-B-5537

Job locations

Hemel Hepstead Hopital

Hemel Hempstead Hospital

Hertfordshire

HP2 4AD

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are therefore looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking band 2 Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team.

To support Registered Nurse in managing clinics on a day-to-day basis.

To assist with patients attending clinics in the outpatients department

To work under supervision of the Registered Nurse prepare and undertake agreed clinical activities.

To ensure patients and their relatives/carers understand the outcome of consultations.

Please note that we are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are therefore looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking band 2 Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team.

To support Registered Nurse in managing clinics on a day-to-day basis.

To assist with patients attending clinics in the outpatients department

To work under supervision of the Registered Nurse prepare and undertake agreed clinical activities.

To ensure patients and their relatives/carers understand the outcome of consultations.

Please note that we are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Person Specification

Your application wll be scored against the Person Specification for the role.

Essential

0=Does not meet Person Spec / 1=Meets some aspects - reserve candidate / 2=Meets Person Spec - to be interviewed

Person Specification

Your application wll be scored against the Person Specification for the role.

Essential

0=Does not meet Person Spec / 1=Meets some aspects - reserve candidate / 2=Meets Person Spec - to be interviewed

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.

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Hemel Hepstead Hopital

Hemel Hempstead Hospital

Hertfordshire

HP2 4AD

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Hemel Hepstead Hopital

Hemel Hempstead Hospital

Hertfordshire

HP2 4AD

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)