Healthcare Assistant � Outpatient Department

Job summary

New ways to improve the patient experience We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join team in our outpatients department at St Mary's Hospital to support the professional staff with the overall responsibility for all patients in the department.   You will be working as part of a friendly, welcoming and expert multidisciplinary Outpatients Team supported by our experienced Department Manager, Melissa.  As a valued member of the outpatients team ensuring that all treatments given meet individual patient needs, within the agreed patient care pathways.   Working 37.5 hours a week youll be responsible for assisting the nursing team with patient care, coordinating clinics, administration, stock control and equipment maintenance. Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding.  Enabling patients to make informed decisions about their treatment and general welfare and keep comprehensive records in respect of all patients.  This role will have clinical and technical responsibilities along with some administrative duties.   Working days: Flexible working Monday to Friday, 4X per week (7:30-5:30 X3 and 1X 7:30-5)

Main duties of the job

An experienced individual with an NVQ level 2 in health and social care. There will be plenty of further learning opportunities including internal and external training modules if desired. It would be an advantage if you have worked in acute healthcare environment. More important though is your flexibility, your knowledge of infection control, belief in teamwork and your ability to use your initiative, follow instructions and prioritise a busy workload. The ideal applicant will have

• Have already achieved NVQ 2 in health and social care
• Experience or a good understanding of a HCA duties and responsibilities
• The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
• Someone with the flexibility to fit into internal rotating shift pattern.

• Working 37.5 per week Monday to Friday with the occasional Saturday shift.
• Being part of a friendly and supportive team
• Support with career opportunities if desired
• Increased days of annual leave with years of service

About us

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 Kerry.Mills@practiceplusgroup.com We will contact all shortlisted candidate but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.   Applicants must have the right to work in the UK