This two-year healthcare assistant post sits in the Integrated Urgent Treatment Centre at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, run by Stellar Healthcare. Clinical support covers ECGs, urinalysis, dressings and observations in a GP-led minor illness service, alongside patient information and accurate record-keeping. There is one HCA per shift in a service open 08:00 to midnight every day of the year, with weekday and weekend rotas and possible staff bank shifts. Previous healthcare assistant or medical experience is expected, along with a DBS check.
What the job involves
- Perform ECGs, urinalysis, dressings and department audits alongside the shift lead and clinical team
- Carry out clinical observations (BP, temperature, heart rate, oxygen saturation)
- Carry out blood glucose checks, D-dimer measurement and oxygen administration as directed by a clinician
- Provide basic life support when needed
- Give service information and support to anxious and distressed patients as the department's point of contact
- Enter and record timely, accurate patient information on clinical systems and pass it between systems
- Maintain and order clinical supplies and manage stock control
- Cover reception duties and assist with administration when required
- Help with audits and ensure CQC standards are met and maintained
- Safeguard the wellbeing of children, families and vulnerable adults under national and local policy
- Maintain a safe, well-maintained environment and support health and safety procedures
- Keep mandatory training up to date and complete the HCA competency framework
What’s required
Qualifications
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent
- Basic IT skills
- Evidence of willingness to undertake relevant study
Experience
- Experience as an HCA in a secondary or primary care setting
- Previous experience with children
- Experience working in a non-routine environment, responding to unpredictable situations
- Experience of working with the public, sensitive and empathic in distressing situations
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent verbal and written communication at all levels with patients, carers, specialist services, GPs and colleagues
- Able to work independently and prioritise own workload
- Ability to use initiative and think on your feet
- Confidence to work as part of a team
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check meeting reference standards, with a clear criminal record in line with spent convictions law
Other
- Kind, caring and professional approach
- Flexible and reliable
- Polite, confidential and discreet manner
Nice to have
- NVQ or equivalent in Health and Social Care
- Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car for business use
- Awareness of data protection and confidentiality issues
- Language skills, for example Italian, Urdu, Polish or BSL
- ED or UTC experience
- Experience using SystmOne
- Experience of working with people with diverse health and social care needs
- Basic Life Support training
What’s offered
- Free staff parking
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
