Pre-assessment Clinical Healthcare Support Worker, Band 3
The closing date is 21 April 2026
You will be working as part of the Pre-operative Assessment team in both Cheltenham General and Gloucester Royal Hospitals. All patients' fitness is assessed prior to a variety of surgical procedures. Running clinics alongside staff nurses to capture patient health status by conducting observations and screening measures.
Support the pathway of optimisation for patients' general health and specific conditions such as anaemia. You will work as part of the team ensuring the patient can be assessed fully prior to their surgery. We work closely with the team of Anaesthetists on a daily basis to ensure our patients are well prepared and informed to have the best and safest surgical journey from start to finish.
Additional working pattern details: Working 2 days 9.5 hrs and 1 day 9 hrs. Shifts starting from 08:00 - 18:00, week days only.
Main duties of the job
* Recording vital signs, infection prevention screening, record ECG, record height and weight and urine analysis.
* Identify normal from abnormal observations and notify RN.
* Administrative work such as preparing for clinic.
* Provide basic health promotion including patient information leaflets, alcohol awareness and smoking cessation.
* Complete phlebotomy and blood glucose testing as directed by RN.
* Initiate additional investigations based upon results of history/vital signs in accordance with local policy.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
* Minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English, Maths and preferably a science or health & social care based subject.
* GCSE Grade D (3) or above in English and Maths or equivalent Functional Skills Level 1.
* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and email programmes.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills verbally, in writing and using IT.
* Ability to effectively and appropriately raise concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
* Self‑motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload.
* Acts as a role model and can lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice.
* Experience within an acute surgical setting.
* Previous experience in a relevant speciality.
Contact
Unit Manager: David Holland
Phone: 0300 422 2562
Job details
Employer: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year (pro‑rata if part‑time)
Reference number: 318‑26‑T0212
Job locations: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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