Health Care Assistant Msst - Oswestry, United Kingdom - The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Oswestry, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Health Care Assistant MSST Level - 2 days 15 hours a week

RJAH and Louise House, Shrewsbury


This is an opportunity to work in the MSST clinics two days per week at RJAH, Oswestry and Louise House, Shrewsbury, providing support to the consultant and advanced practice physiotherapist and podiatrist clinics.

We are looking for a motivated HCA with an eye for detail, to work with our patients, clinicians, and admin staff, in our out
- patient clinics. As a valued member of our team, you will be important to patient flow, ensuring that the clinics are set up for the clinicians who include advanced practice podiatrists, physiotherapists, a GP and consultant.

To communicate effectively with other members of the healthcare team, patients, relatives whilst maintaining patient confidentiality.

Identify the patient and ensure that correct patient records, required are available.

Ability to instigate help in the event of an emergency, as trained to do so.


Clean, adjust and perform routine maintenance on equipment & clinic rooms to ensure proper functioning, reporting to the nurse in charge any faults detected.


Implementing all aspects of patient care when chaperoning patients, assisting in the direct care, toileting, and moving and handling patients, ensuring their dignity and privacy are maintained at all times.


To prepare and effectively run Out Patients Clinics, including the preparation of patient records, ensuring equipment available and ready to use, & to process post clinic documentation appropriately, including checking all clinic outcome forms completed by clinicians.


To perform & obtain measurements of a patient's height and weight, and report clinical observation when appropriately trained and document appropriately to RN or Clinician.


When trained and DEEMED COMPETENT TO DO SO, daily collect blood samples by venepuncture from adults (and children if appropriately trained) in setting as required Maintain competence by regularly carrying out procedure and update training as required.

Observe the patient following any sample collection and report any adverse effect to the nurse in charge.


The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.


Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.


We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.

We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales.

It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links.

It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.


To communicate effectively with other members of the healthcare team, patients, relatives whilst maintaining patient confidentiality & informing senior staff as required.


To introduce self, using principles of "my name is" in all communications with others, to be welcoming and reassuring to patients, visitors and carers/relatives.

Identify the patient and ensure that the correct patient records, required are available.

Ensure patients, visitors & relevant others are kept informed regarding timings and reasons for any delays.

Ability to instigate help in the event of an emergency and assist senior team, as trained to do so.


Clean, adjust and perform routine maintenance on equipment & clinic rooms to ensure proper functioning, reporting to the nurse in charge any faults detected report using on line system and label appropriately.


Implementing all aspects of patient care when chaperoning patients, assisting in the direct care, toileting, and moving and handling patients, ensuring their dignity and privacy are maintained whilst ensuring the safety of both patients and staff at all times.


To prepare and effectively run Out Patients Clinics, including the preparation of patient records and the physical environment required, ensuring equipment available and ready to use, & to process post clinic documentation appropriately, including checking all clinic outcome forms completed by clinicians.

Indicating to clinician or team lead when not completed.

Escort/Direct patients/visitors effectively to other
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