Healthcare Assistant

**Job summary**

**Must have healthcare experience**

Are you the missing piece of our puzzle?

If you are an experienced healthcare assistant we have a fantastic opportunity to a be part of something amazing.

The health care worker is a member of care team appointed to support Registered Nurses in the delivery of direct patient care. The role involves contact on a physical and psychological level with patients and their families. The post holder will undertake a range of activities under the supervision of a registered nurse, having been assessed and deemed competent in the activities required.

We are looking for 3 individuals to join our LivingCare Family in our experienced, passionate and supportive endoscopy team.

Being part of this team you will work at one of our JAG accredited sites in the Leeds area, providing exceptional levels of patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Along with great job satisfaction, you can look forward to working for a company that truly cares about patient experience and outcomes.

**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Support the registered nurse in implementation of an agreed plan of care with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received.

Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient/relatives and carers.

Support the endoscopy team with decontamination of scopes

Support with auditing and stock checks and management as required.

Set up of the room and preparation of all clinical areas in line with service requirements.

Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the team.

Contribute to the legality and accuracy of the patients care plan/ and or other reports and the effectiveness of the established communication /reporting system.

Participate in regular meetings and attend other meetings as requested.

Undertake tasks and procedures, in which competency has been assessed and recorded specific to the care environment.

Provide support and assistance to registered staff.

To assist in the maintenance of stock levels, including pharmaceutical products as directed by the Registered Lead Nurse.

To assist in the maintenance of the clinic cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection control policy and procedures at all times.

To receive and convey information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure all persons visiting the clinic are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner.

To assist and support registered nurses and clerical staff in administrative duties as required.

The LivingCare Group have multiple sites across the West Yorkshire region. As part of this role you may be required to travel between sites.

The LivingCare Sites are:
Thorpe Park Clinic 4600 Park Approach
Thorpe Park
Leeds
West Yorks
LS15 8GB

Northgate
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 1NF
Fountain Medical Centre
Morley
Leeds
LS27 9EN
Robin Lane
Pudsey
West Yorkshire
LS28 7DE
**Overview of The LivingCare Group**

The LivingCare Group are an employer that recognises the value of our staff team as our key assets and as such we invite you to not only join our business but to join our LivingCare Family.

We offer our employees a number of benefits and incentives, some of which include:
NHS discount at a range of shops and restaurants

Employee of the month rewards

Parklife discounts (available to staff located in Leeds)

Cycle 2 Work scheme

Good value on-site restaurants, nearby shops and gym

Birthday paid holiday

Christmas shopping 1/2 day

Long service awards

We believe in a great and positive work-life balance. We do this for our staff by offering:
27 days minimum holiday plus bank holiday
Opportunities to work flexibly
Social events including staff Christmas parties
Quality working environment
Bi-monthly staff newsletters
Access to in-house quality healthcare
Free parking
Annual pay review
Free uniform
Free DBS Check

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £11.44 per hour

Work Location: In person