Healthcare Assistant in Derby

Healthcare Assistant | Immediate start | Worcestershire Royal Hospital | Evening & weekend shifts | £14-£15 per hour
Are you a
Healthcare Assistant
with proven phlebotomy and ECG skills, looking for regular agency shifts within a fast-paced clinical environment?
We are recruiting for a
Healthcare Assistant
to support an established GP-led Primary Care Unit at
Worcestershire Royal Hospital . The service works alongside A&E, supporting suitable patients who are redirected into a GP and HCA-led clinical pathway.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HCA looking for consistent evening and weekend agency work, with an
immediate start available .
Package & Benefits
£14 to £15 per hour. Agency position. Immediate starts available. Regular weekly shifts. Initially supporting a six-month service, with potential for extension. Based at
Worcestershire Royal Hospital . Work alongside GPs and experienced clinical colleagues. Flexible availability considered across the remaining shift patterns. Available Shifts
Monday to Friday: 3:30pm to 10:00pm. Saturday: 9:30am to 4:00pm. Saturday: 3:30pm to 10:00pm. Sunday: 9:30am to 4:00pm. Sunday: 3:30pm to 10:00pm. Regular weekly availability is preferred, although you do not need to cover every shift.
The Role
As a
Healthcare Assistant , you will support patients being managed through the Primary Care Unit pathway.
Working alongside GPs and other HCAs, you will carry out clinical observations and core HCA duties, identify signs of deterioration and escalate appropriately while maintaining accurate clinical records.
Responsibilities will include: Carrying out
phlebotomy and venepuncture . Recording
ECGs
accurately and safely. Taking and documenting full clinical observations. Supporting basic wound care. Monitoring patients and recognising clinical deterioration. Understanding and using
NEWS2
appropriately. Escalating concerns to the GP or appropriate clinician. Maintaining accurate electronic clinical records. Working within your clinical competencies and scope of practice. Following infection prevention, safeguarding and clinical governance procedures. What You Will Need
Recent experience within a
GP Practice, PCN, Urgent Care, Community Service or similar clinical environment . Proven, recently used competency in
phlebotomy / venepuncture . Proven competency in
ECG recording . Practical competency that can be evidenced through observation and formal sign-off. Experience taking and recording full clinical observations. Understanding of
NEWS2 and patient deterioration . Confidence knowing when concerns should be escalated to a clinician. Basic wound care experience. Understanding of infection prevention and control. Good safeguarding knowledge. Strong clinical record-keeping skills. Confidence working independently within scope. Ability to work effectively within a busy, fast-paced service. Confidence using electronic patient record systems. EMIS experience is highly desirable.
Additional experience in
suture removal, steri-strip application, wound care and primary care competencies
would also be advantageous.
Please note that
phlebotomy and ECG competency are key requirements . Training certificates alone will not be sufficient without evidence of practical competency and appropriate sign-off.
Why work with Leaders in Care?
Access to specialist healthcare agency opportunities. Regular shifts with established healthcare services. Dedicated support from a consultant who understands your sector. Straightforward support throughout registration and compliance. A personal and professional recruitment service. If you are interested in this
Healthcare Assistant
position, please apply or contact
Ehsan at Leaders in Care on 07533 113393
for a confidential discussion. Your CV does not need to be fully updated to start the conversation.
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