Healthcare Assistant

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Hopton, Staffordshire

Healthcare Assistant

£13

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Hopton, Staffordshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 11 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 3bcea33e9b804cf6b87ef249a2bb7bea

Location ref: Hopton, Staffordshire

Full Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our clinical team; someone with excellent communication skills, a strong sense of empathy, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. If youre passionate about making a positive impact on patients lives and are ready to contribute to a hardworking, collaborative clinical team, wed love to hear from you., You will be conducting routine NHS Health Checks and Long Term Conditions Reviews for our patients living with long term conditions., You will be seeing patients with long term health conditions, such as asthma, diabetes or arthritis, and asking questions regarding their lifestyle and habits. You will be discussing their diet, alcohol consumption, smoking habits and exercise habits. You will also accurately record their height, weight and blood pressure. Depending on a patients condition, or conditions, you may be asking a wider range of questions. You would also assist in any other duties as required.

Attention to detail, a willingness to learn and a commitment to providing high quality patient care are essential in this role.,

  • Healthcare experience
  • Blood pressure checks
  • Height and weight monitoring
  • Face to face patient experience

    Our ethos is to treat patients as we would expect our family members to be treated. We are proud of our caring and supportive team approach and it is important that the successful applicant fits well within our team.
  • We pride ourselves on being a modern, forward thinking general practice whilst retaining traditional values. As Watling Street Practice, our three sites are within Stony Stratford, Great Holm and Shenley Church End. We are part of the Watling Street Primary Care Network and have a community team including nurses, social prescribers and social work assistant supporting our patient populations. We strive to provide high quality, readily accessible medical and preventative health care within a well organised, efficient, up-to-date, friendly and caring environment.

  • £12.75 to £13 per hour (depending on experience)
  • An excellent NHS pension scheme
  • 28 days annual leave (pro-ratad), plus bank holidays
  • NHS Discounts with a massive number of retailers (with a Bluelight card)
  • Wellbeing resources available free to all staff
  • Shift Pattern -Conversations around flexible working, compressed hours or alternative hours are encouraged. 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/healthcare-assistant-127099137