Health Care Assistant

Position

Post: Health Care Assistant, Morecambe Urgent Treatment Centre

Operating Hours

7 days a week, 08:00‑20:00, 365 days a year.

Working Pattern

4‑week rolling rota. 11.5‑ and 7.5‑hour shifts. Flexibility required for sickness and annual leave cover.

Pay

£13.26 per hour plus Saturday/Sunday and bank holiday enhancements.

Primary Duties

• Clinical duties: venepuncture, ECGs, wound care, observations, plaster of Paris application and personal care.
• Administrative, reception/floor‑walker and housekeeping duties.
• Maintain good communication, record clinical interventions and use ADASTRA.
• Support infection control, dispose of clinical waste safely, initiate emergency action and handle specimen dispatch.
• Assist with ordering and supplying materials and equipment.
• Notify the Nurse in Charge of any incidents.

Important Expectations

• Self‑awareness, authenticity, adaptability, openness, positivity.
• Generosity, have fun, take the role seriously while staying authentic.

Qualifications & Training

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum); willing to be upskilled to Level 3 or an UCA Health Care Assistant.
• Shadowing/training will be provided.
• Familiarity with clinical computer systems and ADASTRA preferred.

Essential Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and prioritising skills.
• Good written and oral communication.
• Basic IT skills and knowledge of ADASTRA.

Person Specification

• Enthusiastic and committed about the role.
• Flexible and willing to work unsocial hours (7 days, 08:00‑20:00).
• Willing to participate in ongoing training.
• Approachable, positive, team player, aims for excellence.
• Prioritises work calmly and can diffuse difficult situations.

Experience

• Health care work experience.
• Experience dealing with the general public.
• Recording ECGs, wound care, venepuncture and plaster of Paris application.
• Experience in GP practice or urgent care environment.

Disability Confident Employer

We guarantee an interview for all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Benefits

• UK NHS Pension.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Attendance Bonus.
• Free tea and coffee.
• Eye care contributions.

Confidentiality & Data Protection

Access to confidential information will be handled according to the Data Protection Act 1998 and the organisation’s confidentiality policy.

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