Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time health care assistant to work in the Undergraduate Department. The successful candidate will demonstrate a range of essential health care skills to meet the needs of patients in a safe caring environment. They will support the Undergraduate Team and teaching colleagues by setting up equipment for clinical teaching and medical student examinations.
Main duties of the job
This is a busy and demanding role, so candidates will need to be enthusiastic, highly motivated and have a flexible approach to their role to ensure the needs of the service are met.
Applicants should be able to work under pressure using their own initiative.
Applicants should also have excellent organisational and communication skills to ensure all deadlines are achieved.
The job role will include some cross site working and applicants should have the ability to travel independently.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Health Care Assistant or working towards
- Evidence of continued education
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
Essential
- Communicates well in person, telephone and writing
- Knowledge of basic medical equipment and consumables
- Good IT skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Desirable
- Experience of ordering using Supply Chain. eprocurement
- Familiarity of NHS IT systems
- Knowledge of specific software, eg Attend Anywhere, SMOTS
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Be able to work with minimum supervision and use initiative
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 26 June 2023
