Health Care Assistant
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Job summary
** Previous applicants need not apply**Due to new ways of working, such as the possible need to expand the times and days offered to our patients we are offering a rewarding challenge to four enthusiastic and motivated Band 2 HCA's
We have many specialities that you will have the opportunity to experience These specialties are, Respiratory, Rapid Breast , Endocrinology, Cardiology and ENT. To name but a few.
These specialities will be found in the maim OPD areas in the Birmingham Treatment Centre, Sandwell General Hospital and Rowley Regis Hospital where you will be expected to take part in cross site working.
We offer a 4-6 months mentorship with an experienced team member so you can feel confident and part of the team straight away.
We would welcome applications from candidates who have previous experience and prepared to undertake the level 2 healthcare support worker apprenticeship programme as part of their employment.
We have two posts at 20 hours each
Main duties of the job
Main duties will be to assist the clinician in clinic, such as performing Height , weight measurements and taking and testing urine samples.
You will be called to chaperone while the clinician examines the patient
The successful candidate should be friendly, motivated and open to learning new ways of working.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
Details
Date posted
10 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
381-CO-5324472-B
Job locations
SWB City hospital
Dudley Road
Birmingham
B18 7QH
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
SWB City hospital
Dudley Road
Birmingham
B18 7QH
Employer's website
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