Healthcare Assistant - Keighley, United Kingdom - Optimum Patient Care

Optimum Patient Care

Verified Company

Keighley, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Optimum Patient Care are looking for Health Care Assistants to join our research team.

This will involve direct contact with the participants, assisting the clinical research team with performing assessments, data collection, data entry and participant management.

You will support with the performance of clinical trial related duties and procedures and play an active role in the recruitment of participants.

You will work under the supervision of the Respiratory Physiologist, assisting patients as they attend the clinic and act as the central point of contact between the GP practice, patient and the company.

The role requires frequent travel to clinics up to 2/3 times a week, majority of them are based in Staffordshire and Yorkshire (travel expenses are funded by the company, but travel will be outside of work hours) and admin can be done from home on the remaining days that you work.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist the Respiratory Physiologist or other Healthcare professional in clinical investigations Patient flow management during clinics Promote effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team Contacting patients by telephone Updating patient information into company systems Supporting patients to complete health questionnaires To participate in patient care before during and after the spirometry clinic Prepare the clinic area BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE Clinical Experience, including performing Spirometry is desirable.

No formal training is required however this role would suit those with a background in a healthcare or research environment Clinical trials experience is desirable, but not essential You will be a strong communicator, able to speak to healthcare professionals and the public, putting patients at ease.

Access to a car is essential as you will be required to attend clinics at various locations CONTRACT AND HOURS This is a part time role worked on average 2/3 days per week when clinics are scheduled.

Salary £22,000 - £24,000 per annum (Full time equivalent).