Assistant Theatre Practitioner - Weekday & Weekend Sessions - TelfordinShrewsburyinShrewsburyPUBLISHED MON 16 DEC 2024
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In this essential position, the Healthcare Assistant will play a critical role in enhancing the quality of care provided to patients undergoing ENT procedures. Responsibilities include ensuring patient comfort and dignity, preparing and maintaining a sterile environment, and facilitating smooth patient flow within the healthcare team. This role is vital to delivering high-quality care and supporting patients through their surgical journeys.
Outpatient Network are currently seeking Healthcare Assistants with ENT surgery experience to work in our weekend clinics in Shrewsbury & Telford
Patient Care: Assist patients with personal care tasks, including mobility, dressing, and hygiene, ensuring their comfort and dignity during their visit.
Vital Signs Monitoring: Measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature, promptly reporting any significant changes to the nursing staff.
Preparation for Appointments: Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas, ensuring they are clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies and equipment.
Assisting with Procedures: Support healthcare professionals during procedures by positioning patients, providing instruments, and maintaining a sterile environment.
Patient Education: Offer information and reassurance to patients regarding their procedures and post-operative care, helping to alleviate anxiety.
Documentation: Maintain accurate records of patient care and observations, facilitating effective communication within the healthcare team.
Collaboration: Work closely with nurses, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth patient flow and comprehensive care.
About us
Role Overview: We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our ENT surgery clinic team. In this essential role, you will provide vital support to patients and healthcare professionals, ensuring high-quality care and a positive patient experience throughout the surgical process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Assist patients with personal care tasks, including mobility, dressing, and hygiene, ensuring their comfort and dignity during their visit.
- Vital Signs Monitoring: Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature, reporting any significant changes to nursing staff.
- Preparation for Appointments: Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by ensuring they are clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies and equipment.
- Assisting with Procedures: Support healthcare professionals during procedures by positioning patients, providing instruments, and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Patient Education: Provide information and reassurance to patients about their procedures and post-operative care, helping to alleviate anxiety.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of patient care and observations, ensuring effective communication with the healthcare team.
- Collaboration with the Healthcare Team: Work closely with nurses, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate smooth patient flow and care.
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