About the role
Salary: £250 a day
PAYE
- Job Title: Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Oral Outpatients / Oral Surgery
- We are seeking an experienced and reliable Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to support the Oral Outpatients team. The successful candidate will work alongside Consultants, Doctors, Nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective and compassionate patient care.
- Assist clinicians and nursing staff during oral outpatient and oral surgical procedures.
- Prepare treatment and procedure rooms before and between patients.
- Assist with the preparation and safe handling of clinical equipment and surgical instruments.
- Support clinicians during minor oral surgical and dental procedures.
- Assist with patient preparation, positioning and reassurance before procedures.
- Monitor patients and report any concerns or changes in their condition to the appropriate clinical staff.
- Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.
- Undertake cleaning, decontamination and preparation of clinical areas in accordance with Trust policies.
- Assist with the safe transfer and movement of patients where required.
- Ensure clinical equipment and treatment areas are appropriately stocked and ready for use.
- Dispose of clinical waste and sharps safely and in accordance with local procedures.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with relevant NHS policies and procedures.
- Complete relevant documentation accurately and promptly.
- Work effectively as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.