Healthcare Assistant
Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - Urgent Care Centres (MUST have Urgent centre or A&E hospital/walk in centre experience)
Location: Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Telford, Shrewsbury, Sandwell
Job Type: Locum
Rates of pay: £12 to £18 PAYE or Umbrella
Shifts Available:
- Monday to Sunday: Various shifts available (9am to 3pm, 3pm to 9pm, 9am to 9pm)
- Flexibility to work additional hours within our Urgent Care and Primary Care divisions.
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our Urgent Care Services.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the clinical team to deliver high-quality care to service users, assisting in their initial assessment and ensuring their healthcare needs are met.
This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking flexibility and wanting to make a meaningful difference in urgent care settings.
Key Responsibilities:
As an HCA, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Clinical Responsibilities:
- Assisting in the streaming and initial assessment of service users in the Urgent Care Centre.
- Conducting basic observations including blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, capillary refill, and saturations.
- Taking medical histories and checking medication and allergy status.
- Performing urine dipstick tests, pregnancy tests, and other basic clinical tasks as required.
- Following protocols to help determine appropriate clinical pathways using early warning scores.
- Escalating to senior clinicians if any service user becomes acutely unwell during assessment.
- Communication:
- Communicate effectively with patients, their carers, and clinical team members.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to any need for alternative communication methods.
- Quality Assurance:
- Strive to maintain high standards within the service, reporting any concerns regarding quality or risks.
- Take accountability for your actions, and contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on activities and suggesting improvements.
- Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Personal and People Development:
- Take responsibility for your personal development, participating in training and supervision as required.
- Maintain a record of your professional development.
- Recognise the roles and responsibilities of other team members.
- Health, Safety, and Security:
- Follow security procedures and maintain a safe working environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Ensure the safe storage and disposal of medical supplies, drugs, and vaccines.
- Report and manage health risks, including handling sharps injuries and cleaning up spillages.
- Service Improvement:
- Participate in audits and service development projects as required.
- Assist in maintaining patient education materials and health promotion materials in the waiting area.
- Information Management:
- Accurately record patient information and activities in a timely manner using the appropriate systems.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection guidelines.
Qualifications and Experience:
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
- Care Certificate (or equivalent).
- Previous experience working in an emergency department, walk-in centre, or primary care setting is preferred.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage time efficiently.
- Basic knowledge of health and safety and infection control standards.
- Start: ASAP
- Duration: 6 Months
- Rate: £12 - £18 per hour + £250 Welcome Bonus
- Location: West Midlands, England
- Type: Contract
- Industry: Medical
- Recruiter: Service Care Solutions Ltd
- Contact: Brett Smith
- Tel: 01772 208 961
- Fax: 01772 471473
- Email: to view click here
- Posted: 2024-11-21 18:53:27 -
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