Outpatients Healthcare Support Worker

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a healthcare support worker for our  Outpatients and Treatment Room in Blandford Hospital.

The role of the healthcare support worker within outpatients and the treatment is to support clinicians in clinics and treatments. The role requires various clinical skills, organisational skills, good time keeping, excellent communication skills and above all compassion and empathy.

The post is for 15 hours per week. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Main duties of the job

To support Clinicians in the running of efficient and effective Out Patients clinics and treatment

Attending Mandatory training sessions, staff meetings and keeping up to date with Trust Policies and procedures.

Preparing clinic notes and list prep and the facilitating of clinics for different specialities. Undertaking self led tasks at the discretion of the Out Patients sister/Trained clinical staff.

Supporting with extended clinical skills such as venepuncture, ECG's, ophthalmology tests, Urine flow analysis, basic observations.

Assisting the registered nurse in the admission and discharge of patients following minor procedures within the treatment room.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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