OPD/MIU Healthcare Assistant - St Austell Hospital

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 17-hour position within the busy Outpatient Department (OPD) and Minor Injury Unit (MIU) at St Austell Community Hospital.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team, providing high-quality care to patients attending the department. The successful candidate will undertake a range of clinical duties including venepuncture, wound care and dressings, plaster application and removal, recording and monitoring patient observations, and supporting the assessment and triage of patients presenting with minor injuries and illnesses.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team in a varied and fast-paced environment, delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will ideally have experience working within an Urgent Treatment Centre, Minor Injury Unit (MIU), or Outpatient Department (OPD), and have completed relevant MIU skills and triage competencies.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting MIU and OPD practitioners in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
• Undertaking a range of clinical duties, including wound care and dressings, plaster application and removal, patient observations, and assisting with triage following completion of the relevant competencies.
• Registering and booking patients into the department and ensuring accurate documentation is maintained.
• Providing a high standard of patient care and attending to patients' general needs throughout their visit.
• Delivering all care safely and effectively under the supervision of trained MIU and OPD clinicians.
• Providing administrative and clerical support to the multidisciplinary team as required to ensure the smooth running of the service.
• Contributing to a positive patient experience by maintaining a professional, compassionate and patient-centred approach at all times.

The role requires the ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure within a busy and often unpredictable urgent care environment. A commitment to ongoing professional development and a willingness to undertake further training and competency-based learning are essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.