Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients
Core
Providing direct personal care, clinical support, and emotional assistance to outpatients in a private hospital setting.
Role type
Healthcare Assistant (Outpatients)
Builds
Patient care services for outpatients at The Duchy Hospital
Domain
Private healthcare / Outpatient department
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient hygiene and mobility assistance, vital signs monitoring, wound care support, infection control procedures, safeguarding knowledge, basic clinical documentation
Preferred skills
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, experience in care or health support roles
Responsibilities
Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, and oral care; Help patients with eating, drinking, and nutritional support; Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives; Carry out routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels; Support basic clinical procedures including wound care setup and catheter care; Prepare and maintain clinical areas including trolleys, beds, and equipment
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on support staff