Responsibilities
* Helping to run the clinics, and knowing all the different needs for each speciality.
* Restocking the trolleys, and consultation rooms.
* Helping to keep the department a safe place for the children to play while there for their appointment.
* ECG's for patients.
* Measuring patients' height and weight and recording on the appropriate documentation.
* Urinalysis and HbA1c for Diabetic clinics.
* ECG's for any Consultant when required.
* Head circumferences.
* Teaching inhaler technique (after inhouse training).
* Spirometry and FeNo for respiratory clinics after training.
* Regular restocking of blood trolleys and ward stock.
* Blood pressure (manual and automatic).
* Venepuncture training.
As we grow and promote better patient care and experience, we are looking to recruit a highly motivated and innovative Healthcare Support Worker to join our Children's Outpatients Team.
Overview / About the Role
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Previous experience working with children or as a Healthcare Support Worker is essential.
* Self-motivated, organised, adaptable, friendly candidates with excellent interpersonal skills who will be able to work calmly and effectively in a busy environment.
* The working hours are either 09:00-17:00 or 08:30-16:30, with occasional adjustments to accommodate clinic schedules, and cross-site work between Watford and Hemel Hempstead Children's Outpatients.
Benefits
* Rotational shift patterns and flexible working - where possible.
* Excellent pension scheme, annual leave allowance and family friendly policies.
* NHS Staff Discounts and salary sacrifice schemes.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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