Healthcare Assistant - Lymington

Partnering Health Ltd

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and competent healthcare assistant (HCA) to become part of our friendly team at the Lymington Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) in the New Forest, Hampshire.

The successful applicant should be prepared to work either 8 or 12 hour shifts during the department opening hours. The shifts will comprise of supporting the clinical team with delivering a high standard of care for any patient that attends as a walk in. A number of the tasks that the healthcare assistant will be involved with will include wound care/dressings, fracture management and plastering, obtaining clinical observations and ECGs, and assisting with emergencies. There is also an added expectation that the HCA will support with the smooth running of the department with maintaining treatment room stock levels, ordering supplies, and covering the reception desk where needed. For the right candidate we are happy to provide support and training.

PHL Group aims to assist suitable candidates with their transition into a career in the thriving and fast-paced private healthcare industry. We are looking for talented individuals that want to join us on our journey to becoming the fastest growing, most trusted and healthcare organisation. The Ministry of Defence has recognised PHL Group with a bronze award for our work with service leavers and the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.

Main duties of the job

To assist the clinician team with key clinical tasks to ensure the smooth running of the department. This may include such tasks as wound care, dressings, plastering, obtaining clinical observations/ECG, fitting splints and crutches etc.
To ensure the department remains functioning at a high standard. This includes stores/medication ordering, monitoring stock levels, cleaning as part of an infection control policy, escalating issues to clinical/management team
To assist clinicians during emergency situations within the HCA scope of practice
To communicate effectively with all groups and diversity of cultures in a sensitive and empathetic manner, using tact, and diplomacy
To effectively and calmly diffuse emotionally charged situations such as distressed parents of those caring for the terminally ill
Competently manage verbally aggressive callers or people with mental health problems with an empathetic style
To have an understanding of safeguarding and the protection of vulnerable adult/children

About us

Lymington UTC has approximately 20,000 attendances per year.. Our clinical team comprises of nurse practitioners, specialist paramedics, doctor/GPs, as well as healthcare support workers. The service sees patients from all ages, and we are fortunate to have excellent facilities and an ability to manage a range of different patient presentations. As a department, and the PHL Organisation as a whole, has recently achieved a Good from our CQC inspection and we are immensely proud of the service we provide.

The Benefits

As well as a rewarding career, development opportunities and a competitive salary, you will also enjoy a generous holiday allowance and the opportunity to join the company pension scheme.

Sick Pay
Long Service Award
Bike2Work Scheme
Employees Assistance Programme
NHS Discounts- Available to employees (plus the opportunity to apply for a blue light card at a cost of £5 for 5 years)
Family Friendly Policy- Our Family Friendly Policy provides increased Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave Pay for employees and their families.
Employee Recognition

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period: therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Date posted

15 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.34 an hour Not including weekend and out of hours enhancements.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0062-23-0140

Job locations

Lymington New Forest Hospital

Wellworthy Road

Lymington

Hampshire

SO41 8QD

Job description

Job responsibilities

To have an understanding of safeguarding and the protection of vulnerable adult/children
To ensure effective communication with patients and their carers, including the provision of patient education, emotional support and opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
Multi-disciplinary liaison both inside the organisation and with outside agencies as appropriate.
To act as an advocate for the patients and relatives.
To be responsible and accountable for legible and multiple/simultaneous clinical records through multiple computer systems.
Provide and administer required treatment and involve other medical staff as necessary.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Actively participate in investigation of incidents, complaints or accidents as required.
Completed fire warden training and participate in active duties
Cover the reception desk during busy periods or to cover receptionist breaks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To have an understanding of safeguarding and the protection of vulnerable adult/children
To ensure effective communication with patients and their carers, including the provision of patient education, emotional support and opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
Multi-disciplinary liaison both inside the organisation and with outside agencies as appropriate.
To act as an advocate for the patients and relatives.
To be responsible and accountable for legible and multiple/simultaneous clinical records through multiple computer systems.
Provide and administer required treatment and involve other medical staff as necessary.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Actively participate in investigation of incidents, complaints or accidents as required.
Completed fire warden training and participate in active duties
Cover the reception desk during busy periods or to cover receptionist breaks.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

GCSE or O level English or equivalent NVQ 3 in Health care or Care Certificate or Equivalent knowledge gained through practice experience and training. Experience of at least 2 years of working in a hospital or GP Practice. Experience of wound care dressings and plastering.

Desirable

Experience of working in an urgent treatment centre or emergency department. Experience of obtaining clinical observations, ECGs etc. Qualification and experience in venepuncture and taking bloods Understanding of operational policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

GCSE or O level English or equivalent NVQ 3 in Health care or Care Certificate or Equivalent knowledge gained through practice experience and training. Experience of at least 2 years of working in a hospital or GP Practice. Experience of wound care dressings and plastering.

Desirable

Experience of working in an urgent treatment centre or emergency department. Experience of obtaining clinical observations, ECGs etc. Qualification and experience in venepuncture and taking bloods Understanding of operational policies and procedures.

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.