Job overview
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Healthcare Assistant to work within the TB team.
The Healthcare Assistant will undertake clinical assessment for patients who have been deemed suitable for the low-risk pathway prior to patients having elective surgery using a protocol-based triage system. It is an opportunity for Healthcare Assistants to develop new skills under the supervision of a registered nurse.
The Healthcare Assistant must be willing to develop further skills as the service adapts to required necessary. You will be fully supported by a registered health care professional overseeing patient responsibility and will be provided with an induction, and training competency assessment for all development roles.
Main duties of the job
- Willingness to expand and update clinical knowledge and skills and to participate in ongoing training to demonstrate level of competency.
- To ensure all patient information is communicate with the registered nurse.
- To be able to manage own workload effectively under the overseeing supervision of the nurse in charge.
- To undertake triage/assessment for patients who are deemed suitable for the low-risk pathways
- To correctly follow guidelines and work within the guidelines set within the department.
- To escalate any clinical issues or concerns regarding patients’ well-being, to the nurse in charge.
- Accurately recording and documenting patient information.
- To acknowledge and complete any patient investigations required including venepuncture.
Working for our organisation
Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
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