Practice Plus Group

Health Care Assistant - Day Surgery

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Job summary

Day Surgery Healthcare Assistant

New ways to improve our patient experience

If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a strong understanding of how a Ward operates then we have just the role for you.

We are looking for a Day Surgery Healthcare Assistant to join team in our Practice Plus Group, Plymouth Hospital.

 

About the Role You will be a Valued member of the Day Surgery team, support the professional staff with the overall care for all patients in the department.

This role will have clinical and technical responsibilities along with some administrative duties such as welcoming and greeting patients to the department explaining the layout of the Hospital and demonstrate to patient how they summon assistance and where fire exits are.

You will assist in preparing patient for Theatre informing Nurse in charge of any worries or issues and ensure all patient test results are in patients file for surgery.   Also you will be responsible for ensuring all patient own medication is locked in Medical drawer of patient locker and assist in the ordering and monitoring of stores and stock rotation.

Main duties of the job

Who we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is willing to work hard, learn and develop in the role, but most importantly someone who understands the value of team work and a good work ethic.

The ideal applicant will have;

  • Experience or a good understanding of a HCA duties and responsibilities
  • Experience in Caring for others
  • The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
  • Professional telephone manner
  • Someone with the flexibility to fit into internal rotating shift pattern.                                                                                                         

What you can expect in return

  • Working 37.5 per week over 4 days
  • An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
  • Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
  • Varied career Development opportunities

 

About us

About Practice Plus Group

From ear, nose and throat treatments, to foot and ankle surgery, here at Practice Plus Group, the secondary care we provide is second to none. The consistently high CQC ratings our hospitals and surgical centres receive bear testimony to that. And our success is all down to the care, skill and commitment shown by our teams across the UK.

Join us to work in partnership with the NHS, delivering scheduled treatments to private and NHS patients. Its a chance to be part of an agile and innovative healthcare company thats determined to help our partners introduce new ideas and new ways of working, and its an opportunity to pursue a rewarding career as a key member of a caring team.

If you have any questions, contact Dale.Leer@practiceplusgroup.com

 

 

Details

Date posted

14 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,319 a year 20319

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

6037_1

Job locations

20 Brest Road

Plymouth

PL6 5XP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Day Surgery Healthcare Assistant

New ways to improve our patient experience

If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a strong understanding of how a Ward operates then we have just the role for you.

We are looking for a Day Surgery Healthcare Assistant to join team in our Practice Plus Group, Plymouth Hospital.

 

About the Role You will be a Valued member of the Day Surgery team, support the professional staff with the overall care for all patients in the department.

This role will have clinical and technical responsibilities along with some administrative duties such as welcoming and greeting patients to the department explaining the layout of the Hospital and demonstrate to patient how they summon assistance and where fire exits are.

You will assist in preparing patient for Theatre informing Nurse in charge of any worries or issues and ensure all patient test results are in patients file for surgery.   Also you will be responsible for ensuring all patient own medication is locked in Medical drawer of patient locker and assist in the ordering and monitoring of stores and stock rotation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Day Surgery Healthcare Assistant

New ways to improve our patient experience

If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a strong understanding of how a Ward operates then we have just the role for you.

We are looking for a Day Surgery Healthcare Assistant to join team in our Practice Plus Group, Plymouth Hospital.

 

About the Role You will be a Valued member of the Day Surgery team, support the professional staff with the overall care for all patients in the department.

This role will have clinical and technical responsibilities along with some administrative duties such as welcoming and greeting patients to the department explaining the layout of the Hospital and demonstrate to patient how they summon assistance and where fire exits are.

You will assist in preparing patient for Theatre informing Nurse in charge of any worries or issues and ensure all patient test results are in patients file for surgery.   Also you will be responsible for ensuring all patient own medication is locked in Medical drawer of patient locker and assist in the ordering and monitoring of stores and stock rotation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCA experience is preferred

Desirable

  • HCA experience is preferred

Experience

Essential

  • HCA experience is preferred

Desirable

  • HCA experience is preferred

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • HCA experience is preferred

Desirable

  • HCA experience is preferred
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCA experience is preferred

Desirable

  • HCA experience is preferred

Experience

Essential

  • HCA experience is preferred

Desirable

  • HCA experience is preferred

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • HCA experience is preferred

Desirable

  • HCA experience is preferred

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

20 Brest Road

Plymouth

PL6 5XP


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

20 Brest Road

Plymouth

PL6 5XP


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Executive

Dale Leer

Dale.Leer@practiceplusgroup.com

07971030100

Details

Date posted

14 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,319 a year 20319

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

6037_1

Job locations

20 Brest Road

Plymouth

PL6 5XP


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