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Senior Healthcare Support Worker, Pre-Assessment with Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Ashford Middlesex
We are currently have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and proactive Senior Health Care Assistant to Join our pre op assessment team, as we support the expansion of theatres and the development of our Elective Centre at AShford Hospital. The department runs daily clinics Monday to Friday 8-6, covering pre assessment for all elective surgical specialities at ASPH NHS Foundation Trust. Applications are welcome from Health Care Assistants. Ensuring that all patients experience excellent care during the pre-assessment process is the main driving force for our team. We are also committed to your development. Informal visits are welcome. Works as a Senior Health Care Assistant in pre-operative assessment department Carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by a registered nurse. Call patients before admission and complete checklist with support and supervision from qualified nurses About us The successful candidate should have recent health care assistant experience, ideally within a pre assessment or outpatients setting and hold the care certificate. You will be able to manage your time well, using initiative and prioritising appropriately When working in clinic, you must provide a welcoming professional environment, be able to assist patients during their appointment and manage efficient patient flow through the pre op department You will undertake assigned tasks involving direct care as directed by the nurse-in-charge as per Department policies, supporting the clinic nurses. This will include patient observations, ECG and phlebotomy when required training has been undertaken Excellent communication skills and telephone manner are essential as this role involves calling patients who have already attended their pre assessment appointment. You will be completing a checklist a week before their planned admission for surgery to ensure their operation goes ahead smoothly, ensuring that any concerns are highlighted appropriately and promptly to a registered nurse. We require flexibility within the role to ensure that all aspects of our service are covered, which will also include other administrative and nursing HCA duties to ensure a consistently high level of service for our patients.