Job overview

Band 3 Lead health care Assistant -   30 hours

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the pre-operative team as a Lead Health Care Assistant .You will be able to support the peri-operative (Pre-op) assessment of patients prior to their date of surgery. We are currently involved in an exciting project to improve our Pre-operative assessment process. The Pre-op team covers Derriford Hospital providing a One-Stop Shop facility (alongside our waiting list pool) providing support and advice for all complex and non-complex surgery.

We believe in putting people first. So you’ll appreciate having the time to care – to fully understand each patient’s needs and give them and their families the comfort and reassurance that can mean so much. You’ll be an excellent communicator and team worker – flexible and motivated. 

Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.

This is now a 7 day a week service so the ability to work some weekends is essential.

Main duties of the job

The Health Care assistant is a member of the multidisciplinary team whose function is to assist the registered staff to provide the highest standard of nursing care to patients undergoing pre –operative investigations.

You will also be expected to contribute to the training & development of new & existing staff with link roles. In return, you will be working with a friendly, supportive and flexible team who are committed to providing an excellent service. We are also committed to looking at your own personal development to help you to develop your skills and knowledge and to work effectively and efficiently in your role.

The role also includes undertaking basic & extended skills such as performing observations, ECGS, venepuncture, cannulation with indirect supervision.

Assisting registered practitioners with the care of patients undergoing the pre-assessment pathway for elective surgery.

Performing basic and extending skills in line with local policies and procedures.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.