Healthcare Assistant

It isan exciting time to join DHC Outpatients, as we are launching a brand-new sitein Warlingham Green. We are also getting busier at our other sites and lookingto expand our existing team. The rolewill be mainly based at 3 of our sites: Elizabeth House in Warlingham Green,Oxted Health Centre in Oxted and Holmhurst Medical Centre in Redhill. We also operate out of Dorking Hospital andEpsom Old Cottage Hospital; travel to these sites may be required for any trainingor absence cover.The ability to drive and to haveyour own means of transportation would be highly beneficial.

Thisrole is responsible for providing clinical support to the Consultants andMedical Staff of DHC.

Thesuccessful applicant would cover a wide variety of clinic specialities, gainingexperience in many areas. They will alsohold nurse-led clinics, such as conducting Spirometry, FeNO, taking bloodpressures, applying Holter cardiac monitoring devices and height and weightmeasurements.

Ourregular hours of work could be between 07:45 and 21:00 Monday to Friday andSaturday 08:00-18:00. Saturday shiftsare shared within the nursing team, and it is likely that the successfulcandidate would be required to work 1 weekend in 4. The nursing team consists of 13 people, witha mixture of registered nurses and healthcare assistants.

Main duties of the job

Number of positions:1 to 2, depending on hours

Salary:£26,500 to 27,000 per annum

Working Hours:Full-time or part-time

The idealapplicant will have excellent attention to detail, computer literacy, abilityto maintain confidentiality, confidence to speak up when acting as a chaperone,ability to communicate with a diverse range of people, and ability to remain calmunder pressure. Have a can-do attitudeand be an effective team worker.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and the successful candidate must have existing right to work in the UK.

Successful candidates may be required to provide evidence of relevant vaccinations and/or immunisation status complete any necessary vaccinations courses or boosters in line with DHC Immunisation Protocols.

Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. Any information disclosed will be considered fairly and only where relevant to the requirements of the role.

About us

This is anexcellent opportunity to be a part of our organisation as we are going througha period of growth and looking to recruit a passionate Healthcare Assistant toour professional and friendly team.

The role will bebased within Outpatients and will involve working across 3 sites. We offer a good working environment in afriendly, progressive team.

Dorking Healthcare(DHC) is an organisation that provides a wide range of quality healthcareservices in Surrey and Sussex. We are registered with the CQC (Care QualityCommission), and we are an accredited AQP (Any Qualified Provider). In our CQCinspection, we were rated as Good. Ourvision is to continually improve local services for patients by offeringfirst-class care and shorter waiting times.

A can-do attitudeis a vital asset at DHC, and we are looking for like-minded individuals to workwith us who share the same approach and work ethic.

The benefits weoffer include:

• Membership of the NHS pension scheme
• 27 days' annual leave plus bankholidays, increasing with length of service
• Opportunities for training anddevelopment
• Some of our sites have free on-siteparking (subject to availability)
• We aim to be an employer of choiceand conduct annual staff satisfaction surveys

DHC actively encourage and promotesdiversity, ensures all voices are heard and included and is committed to equalopportunities for all.

Job responsibilities

JOBSUMMARY

Thisrole is responsible for providing clinical support to the Consultants andMedical Staff of DHC.

DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST

• Work within clinical protocols and individual levelof competence at all times.
• Work autonomously within the team to provide aneffective, efficient service during pre-booked clinic appointments.
• Make effective use of the IT systems, ensuringconsistent and accurate recording. Ensure patient confidentiality is maintainedat all times according to the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Demonstrate appropriate communication skills withpatients and team members, showing sensitivity to patients needs.
• Demonstrate motivation, reliability, flexibility,and commitment to the role.
• Comply with Clinical Policies and Procedures at alltimes and provide evidence of compliance with required vaccinations withinspecified timelines
• Undertake other clinical and administrative dutiesas required, which are commensurate with the nature of the post.

SPECIFICCLINICAL DUTIES (TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED)

• Chaperoning of Doctors and Consultants duringexaminations
• Venepuncture (Blood Tests)
• ECG Recording
• Blood Pressures
• Weight/Height Measurements
• Vision Testing
• Visual Fields
• 24/48 hr Holter cardiac monitoring
• Assisting Nurse in Hysteroscopy
• Other tasks designated by Lead/Senior Nurse

WORKSETTING AND REVIEW

Tomanage own workload efficiently and effectively on a daily basis with a degreeof autonomy. Maintain confidentiality atall times. Make decisions pertaining tothe smooth and efficient running of the department, acting independently butwhere necessary, referring problems to management or the appropriate consultantvia the quickest route possible.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Thepost holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patientsstaff and DHC business in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 andCaldicott principles.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection.
• Experience within an NHS or healthcare setting, including communicating with patients.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science.
• NVQ 2 or other healthcare qualification.
• Care Certificate.

Attributes

• Can do attitude to daily tasks, adversity and new ways of working.
• Professional approach.
• Confident, calm and objective.
• Approachable.
• Calm under pressure.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group within the community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
• Experience within an NHS or healthcare setting, including communicating with patients.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.