Band 2 / 3 - Healthcare Support Worker, Outpatients
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, St Julians, St. Albans
Band 2 / 3 - Healthcare Support Worker, Outpatients
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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, St Julians, St. Albans
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 6 Jun | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 91da399caee0483cb7637cdaa4159fd9
Location ref: St Julians, St. Albans
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Health Care Assistant to work within our large Outpatients Department, which is part of the West Hertfordshire NHS Trust, based at St Albans Hospital, and sees approximately 78,000-80,000 patients per year., To assist and chaperone with patients who are attending clinics in the Outpatients Department.
To set up and oversee clinics of varied specialities.
To assist the Registered Nurse with specified clinical activities.
Under the supervision of the Registered nurse prepare and undertake agreed clinical activities with patients in clinics.
To prepare and maintain the environment for clinical activity.
To ensure to maintain the privacy, dignity and individuality of the patients at all times.
To be flexible in the performance of the post, particularly regarding clinics, hours and OPD site, and to carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by senior staff.
We are looking for an individual who is extremely hard-working, patient-focused, and able to work to deliver the best care to our patients.
You will need to be a motivated, enthusiastic, organised, and knowledgeable leader who enjoys working within a large team of all bands, including Student Nurses at all levels.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require