Health Care Support Worker

We are currently recruiting for part-time Health care support workers to join our Out-Patient Team, to support the preparation and effective running of our clinics and procedure room ., You will be trained to undertake Venepuncture , both basic and specialist , ECGs , height / weight , blood pressure monitoring , urine testing and will use these skills daily as well as undertaking training to work in enhanced treatment room - where local anaesthetic operations are undertaken, working as support for registered practitioners

Start times of shifts will be variable, from 07.30 am onwards, we are open 6 days a week including evenings . To meet service demand the ability to work flexible/ variable shifts is essential.

We are looking for a colleague who can communicate effectively with a wide range of people, and applicants must be confident in keeping our patients updated with information.

Our out-patient healthcare assistants play a vital role in maintaining standards of cleanliness. They also undertake manual handling of patients & equipment, and the role involves standing/ walking for lengthy periods of time.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.