Clinical Support – Pre Operative Assessment Unit

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 03 May 2025

Job summary

The post holder will support the team within the clinical area by providing a host of clinical duties including preparing necessary clinic documentation and carrying out observations and assigned tasks such as phlebotomy for patients attending planned Pre-Operative Assessment clinics. They will assist with the pre-operative assessment screening and Optimisation service as patients are reviewed when they have been listed for surgery.

Main duties of the job

Assist with the reception and care of patients, relatives and visitors to the department.
Prepare pre-operative assessment documents and help keep medical notes in order maintain high standards of record keeping ensuring entries are accurate and legible
To assist nursing and clerical staff in Pre-Operative Assessment.
To carry out tasks and core patient observations, ECG & venepuncture (following the appropriate training and having being deemed competent).
To work as an integrated member of the team, assisting with nursing procedures according to agreed policies.
To achieve a high standard of patient care.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-2070S-A

Job locations

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification for further information or call Deb Carter 01423 554500

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification for further information or call Deb Carter 01423 554500

Person Specification

Application and interview

Essential

Evidence of Secondary Education/GCSE including Maths and English
Working in a fast moving environment, dealing with the public
Ability to organise own workload, prioritise and work to deadlines
Willingness to undertake training and development in the role

Desirable

Working knowledge of PCS and other IT systems
Care Certificate Training
Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
Experience of working within a healthcare setting

Person Specification

Application and interview

Essential

Evidence of Secondary Education/GCSE including Maths and English
Working in a fast moving environment, dealing with the public
Ability to organise own workload, prioritise and work to deadlines
Willingness to undertake training and development in the role

Desirable

Working knowledge of PCS and other IT systems
Care Certificate Training
Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
Experience of working within a healthcare setting

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).

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