Health Care Assistant

The main duties of the role are to ensure that the patient receives a high standard of care in the department

You will need

Excellent communication skills

Good practical skills and organisational ability

An understanding of the pivotal role Pre Assessment has in the inpatient pathway

Good IT skills

Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Undertake assessment of identified patients through the triaging process ensuring fitness to proceed to surgery.

Responsible for taking and recording basic observations on EPIC

To provide assistance to medical and nursing staff as and when required

To take an active part in Pre Assessment meetings and discussions

At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.

Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:

At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential: - Experience of working within a healthcare environment for 2 years

Desirable: - Phlebotomy

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential: - Effective communication skills

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential: - Ability to work under pressure; - Ability to manage own workload