Job summary
The post holder will support the team within the clinical area by performing various clinical duties, including preparing clinic documentation, carrying out observations, and tasks such as phlebotomy for patients attending planned Pre-Operative Assessment clinics. They will assist with pre-operative assessment screening and optimisation as patients are reviewed for surgery.
Main duties of the job
* Assist with the reception and care of patients, relatives, and visitors.
* Prepare pre-operative assessment documents and maintain accurate, legible medical notes.
* Assist nursing and clerical staff in Pre-Operative Assessment.
* Carry out patient observations, ECG, and venepuncture after appropriate training and competence assessment.
* Work as an integrated team member, assisting with nursing procedures as per policies.
* Provide high standards of patient care.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Leeds, and parts of the North East. We pride ourselves on outstanding care, valuing kindness, integrity, teamwork, and equality. We offer a supportive culture, staff recognition, and wellbeing benefits such as counselling and physiotherapy services.
Additional information
* Applications may close early if sufficient interest is received.
* Visa sponsorship is role-dependent; check eligibility before applying.
* No relocation packages are provided for Agenda for Change roles.
Job description
Please see the detailed job description and person specification or contact Deb Carter at 01423 554500 for more information.
Person Specification
Essential:
* Secondary Education/GCSE including Maths and English.
* Experience working in a fast-paced environment dealing with the public.
* Ability to organise workload, prioritise, and meet deadlines.
* Willingness to undertake training and development.
Desirable:
* Knowledge of PCS and other IT systems.
* Care Certificate Training.
* Phlebotomy and cannulation skills.
* Healthcare work experience.
Other requirements
This post is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome; further details are available on our website. From 6 April 2017, applicants must also provide a criminal record certificate from countries where they resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Employer details
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate, HG2 7SX
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