Band 2 Healthcare Assistant - Centre For Rare Diseases

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant with an interest in Rare Diseases to work within the Centre for Rare Diseases (CfRD). We are a multi speciality Outpatient area situated in the Heritage Building. The successful candidate will be given an opportunity to gain knowledge and develop clinical skills including phlebotomy , ECG, and spirometry.

The role requires close working relationships with Rare Disease clinical teams, patients and patient support groups. The post holder will be assisting with the running of clinics and help support the one stop model, by ensuring the patients pathway is running smoothly on the day of their appointment.,

• Work cooperatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting colleagues in work associated with patient care.



• Understand own level of responsibility and accountability in relation to registered staff.



• Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their family, visitors and carers.



• Through practice demonstrate an understanding of Duty of Care and how this contributes to safe practices.



• Assist and as required provide patients with personal care



• Following appropriate training and supervised practice, undertake identified competency based practices which are required for the ward / unit, after such tasks have been delegated to them by a registered nurse.



• Identify learning and development needs and produce a personal development plans in conjunction with your line manager / supervisor.



• Achieve and maintain competence in mandatory and statutory training associated with the role.



• Complete documentation of care in line with the Trust Standards for Documentation.



• The post-holder must act in such a way as to promote a positive image of UHB NHS Foundation Trust at all times.
  
  Experience in phlebotomy and ECG and spirometry recording are an advantage but training can be provided.


The successful candidate will have good time management skills, be able to work equally well in a team or on their own.

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

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