Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

We have a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant position in our busy and thriving Outpatients department working across both High Wycombe and Amersham Hospital, as part of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

Ensure clinics are prepared and ready in good time, to ensure an efficient professional service can be provided.
Communicate with patients and their visitors in order to promote their comfort and well-being
Communication with other members of the organisation and respond appropriately
Perform basic observations, BP, pulse, height, weight, urinalysis, peak flow, blood glucose monitoring, reporting and recording results accurately.
Assist with collection of specimens for laboratory analysis and or collect specimens as directed, forwarding to correct location.
Act as a chaperone when required to protect the interests of patients and colleagues, and preserve the patient's privacy and dignity.
Act as a patient advocate.
Manage own workload and prioritise own actions in the work place.
Staff are able and expected to work across multiple specialties, so that all areas can be covered if the regular nurses are absent e.g. Annual leave/sickness.
Assist with manual handling and transferring of patients complying with the Trust Moving and Handling policy
Report Accidents/incidents to nurse in charge and complete appropriate Trust forms.
Direct patients to other Wards/Departments as required

This is a cross site working role between both High Wycombe and Amersham hospital

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we're a great place to work! https://youtu.be/WI5TbW46-EU

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

17 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCS6749387-A

Job locations

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable

oLevel 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience
oWilling to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English)

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Understands nature of HCA duties Patient Care and Housekeeping duties

Desirable

Evidence of working in a busy environment
Experience in a customer focused environment
Previous experience in a health care setting

SKILLS

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with multi-disciplinary team, patient and carers in English
Courteous with patients and others both internal and external
ability to write clearly and legibly in English
Able to perform simple mathematical calculations
Understands concept of confidentiality and standards or conduct and care
Ability to undertake HS&C level 3 apprenticeship (mandatory)

Desirable

Ability to use a computer

Special Circumstances

Essential

Ability to work required shift pattern

Desirable

Can demonstrate they can motivate self and others
Has some insight into the care needs of the older people or those who are ill/ frail regardless of age

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable

oLevel 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience
oWilling to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English)

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Understands nature of HCA duties Patient Care and Housekeeping duties

Desirable

Evidence of working in a busy environment
Experience in a customer focused environment
Previous experience in a health care setting

SKILLS

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with multi-disciplinary team, patient and carers in English
Courteous with patients and others both internal and external
ability to write clearly and legibly in English
Able to perform simple mathematical calculations
Understands concept of confidentiality and standards or conduct and care
Ability to undertake HS&C level 3 apprenticeship (mandatory)

Desirable

Ability to use a computer

Special Circumstances

Essential

Ability to work required shift pattern

Desirable

Can demonstrate they can motivate self and others
Has some insight into the care needs of the older people or those who are ill/ frail regardless of age

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.