Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients (Bank)
Core
Assist patients with personal care, mobility, and basic clinical support in an outpatient setting.
Role type
Healthcare Assistant (Outpatients)
Builds
Patient care services for private hospital outpatients
Domain
Healthcare / Private Hospital
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient hygiene assistance, mobility support, vital signs monitoring, wound care setup, catheter care, infection control, safeguarding, documentation
Preferred skills
ECG administration, phlebotomy, NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
Responsibilities
Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, and oral care; Help patients with eating, drinking, and nutritional support; Carry out routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and blood glucose; Support basic clinical procedures including wound care and catheter care; Prepare and maintain clinical areas and equipment; Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, and therapists.