Health Care Assistant-Outpatients / Private Orthoepedic Sports Clinic

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Job description

Daytime Healthcare are partnering with a Private High End Luxury Orthopedic Sports Clinic in Central London who look after sports stars. They are recruiting for an experienced Health Care Assistant with Phlebotomy experience to join their Outpatients Department on a Permanent full time basis. The company was founded in London by a group of leading Orthopaedic Surgeons and Radiologists, with a shared vision of building a worldwide center of excellence in musculoskeletal care.

HCA Duties:

• To provide support to the senior outpatient clinical staff in the delivery of first-class outpatient care.
• To support registered nurses in the assessment of care and participate without direct supervision in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care of patients who attend the ODTCs.
• Deal with client and consultant requests in an efficient and professional manner.
• chaperoning during patients consultations
• Assisting consultants with injections and minor procedures
• Wound assessment and changing of dressings
• Removal of casts, venepuncture, MRSA screening, pre op screening
• Application of splints/supports/braces and assisting the registered nurse with more complicated procedures.
• Assist the radiologists during ultrasound clinics by organising clinic lists, preparation of patients and assistance during sterile procedures.
• Assist in the MRI/X-ray department when required to ensure efficient running of the lists without compromising patient care.
• Ensure the safe use and maintenance of equipment used within the clinic.
• Perform mandatory daily and weekly checks to ensure all clinical governance standards are adhered to.

Who are we looking for?

• GCSE Math's and English (or equivalent)
• Relevant phlebotomy course and current clinical practice in this area (Essential
• IT literate
• Previous experience in a similar role, within either an NHS or private hospital setting.
• Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow a clear instruction and feedback to senior staff
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.

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