Healthcare Assistant (General) - Band 3

Location
Job type Contract
Salary To be confirmed
Reference HQ00114503_1609772632

Sanctuary Health is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to work in Dudley.

The pay rate for this locum Healthcare Assistant job is to be confirmed.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Support with the configuration of the vaccination station, ensuring the availability of initial consumables, waste receptacles, trolleys and vaccines.

  • Ensure all paperwork has been provided pre-vaccination by the citizen, check identity and confirm vaccine details (type, date, time, dose) and sign any required documentation.

  • Prepare citizen for the vaccination (e.g. have their arm ready).

  • Support the vaccinator in the delivery of the vaccination.

  • Direct citizen to the post vaccination waiting area within the Pod.

  • Record vaccine stock when removed or returned to fridge and to report low stock levels for vaccines, stationery and clinical equipment.

  • Report low vaccine stock to maintain appropriate levels, checking expiry dates and recording wastage.

  • Be familiar with Patient Group Directives (PGD's) for the vaccination.

  • Support vaccinator with the disposal of any clinical and non-clinical waste and change of PPE.

  • Ensure waste control and sanitisation of the vaccination area.

  • Record vaccination event and mark completion; if for any reason the vaccination hasn't been completed, record that information along with the reason.

  • Be responsible for storage, transportation and delivery of vaccines and equipment (e.g. collect and return vaccines to storage areas, ensure disposal of used clinical equipment).

  • Maintain accurate records and ensure strict data and patient record confidentiality.

Requirements of the Healthcare Assistant:

  • Recent experience within a similar role

  • Experience of working in a community setting and/or working with patients.

  • Able to demonstrate team working.

  • Able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the national immunisation programme.

  • Good levels of literacy and numeracy. GCSE English and Maths desirable.

  • Evidence of good IT skills.

  • Able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills

  • Excellent record keeping and organisational skills

  • Ability to deal with stressful situations.

Benefits:

  • Daily payroll

  • Free DBS and compliance service

  • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available with other agencies

  • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive nursing knowledge

  • Refer a Friend bonus - get £250 for each candidate you refer who we successfully place

  • Find your own job bonus - Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us

  • Clinical governance support

  • In house payroll system

  • Revalidation

  • Industry leading shift booking system

  • Nationwide coverage including the Channel islands

Contact:

This Healthcare Assistant job is advertised by the Shift Booking Team; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.