Healthcare Assistant Chesterfield
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Band 2 HCA to join our friendly, professional team in our Pre Assessment Department. The department has recently embarked on an exciting service update and improvement journey providing patients with a service that is both Nurse-led and digital. We prepare patients for a variety of surgical and interventional procedures, including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Maxilla- Facial, Breast, Urology and Ophthalmic. We are seeking individuals who can demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to be a quick and enthusiastic learner with a personal drive to ensure our commitment in the delivery of a high standard of patient care. Phlebotomy and the ability to undertake 12 lead ECG’s is desirable but not essential as further training will be provided. Patient facing experience is essential and the ability to work under your own initiative whilst being a good team player. You will be fully supported with a supernumerary period, development framework with competencies and an identified mentor for your first few weeks with us. We currently work Monday to Friday between the hours of 7.30 and 17.00. You will be required to work various shifts to cover this service. Within our division we believe that supported learning and the development of our staff is the key to our success and yours. A development programme will be available to the successful candidate ensuring personal and professional growth in the new role. These posts will require a Disclosure and Barring Check For informal enquiries please contact Clair Gill Matron on 01246 513289 email: - [email protected] Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles. Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people. We are currently rated GOOD by the CQC. Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role. Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter for more: @hrcrhft @royalhospital @WellbeingCRH For further details / informal visits contact: NameClair GillJob titleMatronTelephone number01246 513289
