Healthcare Assistant - Main OPD

Job summary Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an A rated sponsor and is able to provide sponsorship for certain roles, however this is restricted by the Home Office and not all roles are eligible. If you are in doubt as to whether the role you have applied for is likely to attract sponsorship please see the linked information below or contact the recruitment team Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - ( Worker visa: Overview - ( We require a friendly, motivated, hardworking committed healthcare assistant to join our outpatient team. You need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills; you are required to be self-motivated with initiative. You will work independently within the multidisciplinary team always ensuring the patients needs are met. You will be working under supervision of a registered health professional. We offer good opportunities for progression to both Nursing Associate and Nursing role, as well as a great pension, generous annual leave and other employee benefits. Main duties of the job Duties will mainly be supporting and delivering the smooth running of the clinics, preparation of the clinical area, preparation of and organisation of patients notes.You will be required to obtain and collate information from the computer systems.You may need to go to other sites, Satellite Unit and VIN OPD and possible weekend work. About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe andeffective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which managesLeighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst IntermediateCare Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became aFoundation Trust in April 2008.We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with arange of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies,and children's health.The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a uniquelocal health partnership that provides a range of community services for people acrossSouth Cheshire and Vale Royal.During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues. Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSEA proficient support worker who actively participates in the assessment, planning,implementation and evaluation of care by working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team/others to meet the needs of patients and their families. An agreed range of duties arecarried out independently following assessment of competence. The support worker alsoassists with the learning and development of others in the workplace.SERVICE DELIVERY1. Participate in the assessment, planning delivery and evaluation of patient care, following agreed plans, policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines, independently carrying out tasks and activities relevant for the job role/place of work, which have been agreed and assessed as competent in practice2. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patientneeds are met3. Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance andsupport to assist their understanding and co-operation4. Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained,materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards5. Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team6. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations7. Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and recordsmaintained8. Contribute to the recording and storing of information, ensuring it is securely held,accurate, complete and legible and can be retrieved promptly when required Person Specification Experience Essential Experience as a HCA Desirable Care experience Qualifications Essential NVQ 2 Desirable Willingness to achieve NVQ 2 Knowledge Essential Importance of continued self learning Desirable Willingness to learn