Healthcare Support Worker

6 days ago

Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom NHS Jobs Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Health Care Assistant

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Health Care Assistant to join our team. As a Health Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and supporting our clinical team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work clinically alongside senior members of the team and independently, taking a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well-being.
  • Complete all documentation accurately and legibly, and ensure that all information systems are maintained.
  • Attain competencies such as instilling eye drops, patient observations, vision assessment using Snellen testing charts, and capture images using a retinal camera.
  • Exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job after a period of training and completion of appropriate competencies.
  • Be a competent user of a variety of technical equipment (computerised and mechanical) and act as a resource person for novice users.
  • Support the clinics to ensure all equipment is cleaned and calibrated, following local and Trust policies and procedures.
  • Undertake the Screening Checklist to ensure the screening environment is safe (for yourself and your patients).
  • Maintain a sufficient stock of consumables to run your clinic.
  • Give clear and concise explanation and test instructions to ensure maximum patient understanding and co-operation takes place, taking into account patients who have visual impairment, hearing loss, physical or mental disabilities, learning difficulties, different age groups, and non-English speaking patients.

Requirements:

  • Ability to work clinically alongside senior members of the team and independently.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation.
  • Competency in using technical equipment (computerised and mechanical).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively.

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