Description
We are seeking an organised, adaptable, and friendly Healthcare Assistant to join our team at the Integrated Urgent Treatment Centre (IUTC) in Harlow. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high levels of patient care.
Job Summary: You will be working as part of a team to provide excellent patient care, performing various clinical tasks, and ensuring the smooth operation of the IUTC.
Main Duties:
- Administration of oxygen as directed by a clinician
- Blood glucose checks
- Clinical observations (BP, temperature, heart rate & oxygen saturation)
- D-dimer measurement
- ECG
- Hand washing audits
- Urinalysis
- Basic life support
- Assist the clinical and administrative teams to deliver high standards of care
- Provide service information and support to patients
- Work within IUTC procedural guidelines, policies, and pathways
- Ensure the wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults is safeguarded
- Maintain and order clinical supplies and stock control
- Keep updated and be responsible for own mandatory training
- Complete HCA competency framework
- Be familiar with policies and protocols
- Responsible for a safe, well-maintained environment
- Cover reception duties when required
- Help with audits and ensuring CQC standards are met and maintained
Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a polite, confidential, and discreet manner
- Experience of working with the public
- Confidence to work as part of a team and think on your feet
- Previous medical or healthcare assistant experience
Benefits:
- Free staff parking
Salary: £16.00 per hour weekdays, £17.00 per hour weekends
Contract: Fixed term, 2 years, part-time