Health Care Support Worker -Pre-Op AssessmentNHS

Job summary

This job is for aHealthcare Assistant (HCA) in a Pre-Operative Assessment (POA) servicewithin the NHS in Buckinghamshire.

Are you looking to step into the new career?

Are you caring and good at talking to people?

Do you enjoy working as part of a team?

Do you want to make a difference for NHS patients in Buckinghamshire?

If the answer is yes then we would welcome your application

Main duties of the job

What the job involves

The main purpose is to help assess and prepare patientsbefore they have an operation. You would work alongside nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals

Typical duties may include:

• Welcoming patients and helping them feel comfortable.
• Taking basic observations such asblood pressure, pulse, temperature and oxygen levels.
• Recording patients' height, weight and other information.
• Asking patients about their health, medical history and current medication, under the supervision of the clinical team.
• Preforming ECGs
• Taking blood samples if the role includes phlebotomy and you are trained.
• Updating patient records accurately.
• Preparing equipment and clinical areas.
• Communicating with patients who may be nervous or worried about their operation.
• Working closely with nurses, doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Recognising when something is outside your role and reporting concerns to the appropriate healthcare professional.

Job description

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.