Healthcare Assistant

• Supporting the qualified nurses with the delivery of high quality, individualised, evidenced based care to all patients
• Participating in clinical duties once trained and competent
• Chaperoning patients
• Demonstrating a sensitive and diplomatic approach to patients in an emotional situation
• Preparing equipment and rooms in preparation for a variety of clinics as well as some cleaning duties
• Monitoring and replenishing documentation and clinical stock as needed

• Compassion
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courageous
• Accountable

Essential

• Educated to Vocational Qualification/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• Holds National Care Certificate or equivalent level of education, training or experience (e.g. able to demonstrate the skill and competency to undertake the clinical duties as described in the job description)
• Holds Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English or education equivalent

Desirable

• Specialty training in Endoscopy

Essential

• Experience working in as a Healthcare Assistant in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Safeguarding processes
• Experience of working in a healthcare team and patient settings
• Experience of dealing with patient/relative verbal complaints

Essential

• Good communication and listening skills (written and verbal)
• Able to work on own initiative, following direction/close supervision by a Registered Practitioner
• Able to work as a team
• Able to relate well with patients, relatives, visitors, colleagues, the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust colleagues
• Taking and recording Vital Signs and other clinical skills with evidence of appropriate training within scope of job role
• Able to carry out routine and non-routine duties/tasks
• Computer/keyboard skills for entering/updating patient records
• Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster

Essential

• Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our colleagues, patients and service users
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
• Engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Friendly, open, empathetic, and compassionate
• Professional outlook and positive attitude
• Professional role model to other colleagues