Healthcare Assistant - NVQ 3 - Cath Lab & Cardiology
Job Description:
Job Description:
Our client, an excellent private hospital in London, is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and positive thinking Healthcare Assistant to join the Cardiology Department.
This is a Full Time – permant post.
The Department consists of 3 Cardiac Cath Labs and 4 non invasive procedure rooms providing a wide range of invasive and non invasive procedures.
You will work under the direction of trained staff, assisting with the care of patients, the maintenance of a safe, clean and comfortable environment, and in the clerical/administrative running of the department.
Some duties to include:
- Provide basic nursing care to patients under the supervision of trained staff
- Develop competence in carrying out basic observations and recording the results
- Carry out extended duties under supervision of trained staff e.g. urine testing
- To notify senior staff of changes/concerns in a patients condition
- Provide support and guidance to junior an newly appointed HCA’s
- Conversant with computer system
- Recognise own limitations and request assistance as necessary
- Monitor stock levels and report shortfalls
- Ensure clinical area are kept tidy
- Clean and check equipment, reporting faults
- Demonstrate a caring and supportive manner to patients and relatives
- Escort patients as required, either within the hospital or beyond
- Undertake administrative duties as required e.g. filing, making up admission packs
- Ensure all patient charges captured
- To wear correct uniform and appear clean and tidy at all times
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Experience:
At least one years recent hospital experience
How to apply:
Please email C to natalie@nursefindersuk.com
