The post holder will support the team within the clinical area by providing a host of clinical duties including preparing necessary clinic documentation and carrying out observations and assigned tasks such as phlebotomy for patients attending planned Pre-Operative Assessment clinics. They will assist with the pre-operative assessment screening and Optimisation service as patients are reviewed when they have been listed for surgery.
* Assist with the reception and care of patients, relatives and visitors to the department.
* Prepare pre-operative assessment documents and help keep medical notes in order maintain high standards of record keeping ensuring entries are accurate and legible
* To assist nursing and clerical staff in Pre-Operative Assessment.
* To carry out tasks and core patient observations, ECG & venepuncture (following the appropriate training and having being deemed competent).
* To work as an integrated member of the team, assisting with nursing procedures according to agreed policies.
* To achieve a high standard of patient care.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you
We Offer Colleagues
* A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please Note
* Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
* Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
* Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Deb Carter Job title: Department Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Laura Appleyard Deputy Manager