Position
Post: Health Care Assistant, Morecambe Urgent Treatment Centre
Operating Hours
7 days a week, 08:00‑20:00, 365 days a year.
Working Pattern
4‑week rolling rota. 11.5‑ and 7.5‑hour shifts. Flexibility required for sickness and annual leave cover.
Pay
£13.26 per hour plus Saturday/Sunday and bank holiday enhancements.
Primary Duties
* Clinical duties: venepuncture, ECGs, wound care, observations, plaster of Paris application and personal care.
* Administrative, reception/floor‑walker and housekeeping duties.
* Maintain good communication, record clinical interventions and use ADASTRA.
* Support infection control, dispose of clinical waste safely, initiate emergency action and handle specimen dispatch.
* Assist with ordering and supplying materials and equipment.
* Notify the Nurse in Charge of any incidents.
Important Expectations
* Self‑awareness, authenticity, adaptability, openness, positivity.
* Generosity, have fun, take the role seriously while staying authentic.
Qualifications & Training
* NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum); willing to be upskilled to Level 3 or an UCA Health Care Assistant.
* Shadowing/training will be provided.
* Familiarity with clinical computer systems and ADASTRA preferred.
Essential Skills
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Strong organisational and prioritising skills.
* Good written and oral communication.
* Basic IT skills and knowledge of ADASTRA.
Person Specification
* Enthusiastic and committed about the role.
* Flexible and willing to work unsocial hours (7 days, 08:00‑20:00).
* Willing to participate in ongoing training.
* Approachable, positive, team player, aims for excellence.
* Prioritises work calmly and can diffuse difficult situations.
Experience
* Health care work experience.
* Experience dealing with the general public.
* Recording ECGs, wound care, venepuncture and plaster of Paris application.
* Experience in GP practice or urgent care environment.
Disability Confident Employer
We guarantee an interview for all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
Benefits
* UK NHS Pension.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Attendance Bonus.
* Free tea and coffee.
* Eye care contributions.
Confidentiality & Data Protection
Access to confidential information will be handled according to the Data Protection Act 1998 and the organisation’s confidentiality policy.
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