An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to be part of the experienced and friendly teams in the Children’s Outpatients departments, working cross‑site between the Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton; therefore the ability to access both hospitals is a requirement.
The Children’s Outpatients Department is a busy area running clinics covering a wide range of specialities including General Paediatrics, ENT, Fracture and Orthopaedic, Surgery, Dermatology, Epilepsy and Diabetes, as well as nurse‑led clinics, and a busy phlebotomy service, with no two days ever being the same.
Applicants will need to be motivated, reliable and flexible, with a willingness to learn key skills related to this post. Experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. Excellent communication and organisational skills are key, as is a commitment to delivering quality care to our patients.
Responsibilities
* Provide a high standard of holistic, individualised care to our patients and their families.
* Support all clinicians, including registered staff, in their duties.
* Undertake all clinical responsibilities allocated and receive training as necessary to perform these skills.
* Take and accurately record patient measurements and observations.
* Act as a chaperone to clinicians.
* Run various clinics throughout the department, including the preparation of rooms, equipment and medical records.
* Maintain mandatory training and appraisals.
* Report all incidents to the nurse in charge and raise awareness through the Datix system.
* Participate fully in quality assurance monitoring.
* Have an awareness of relevant policies including safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and health and safety.
Benefits
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* On‑going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.
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