Band 3 Health care assistant - Pre-Operative assessment

Job description

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a health care assistant to perform a variety of tasks around patient care, observation, and specimen handling.Responsibilities To perform accurate patient observations e.g. Temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, urine testing, height & weight and to record these correctly in the patient's records, reporting any abnormality or change in these to a qualified nurse.To request and undertake MRSA screening for all elective surgical patients.To check routine investigation results including MRSA and urine MCS.To transport, as required, clinical specimens, blood and blood-products as per Trust policy.To support and reassure patients during clinical procedures or treatment.To escort patients to and from other areas within the Trust e.g. X‐Ray dept, transport lounge.Within agreed parameters will identify the need for further clinical investigations including ECGs, spirometry and blood glucose testing.To undertake advanced skills involving direct patient care, to a specified standard. These will include blood glucose testing, hand‐held spirometry, and taking of ECGs.To undertake venepuncture training with documented assessment of competency.To assist with the moving and handling of patients and loads using the correct moving and handling aids and techniques in accordance with local guidelines and risk assessments.To ensure that patient privacy and dignity are respected at all times.To demonstrate an awareness of the importance of patient confidentiality and ensure a safe and secure environment at all times.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English