Health Care Assistant Pre-Assessment - Bank Nuffield Health Highgate Hospital | Pre-Assessment | Bank ADHOC | Phlebotomy skills are essential Who is Britains largest Healthcare Charity? We are. Through our award-winning hospitals and leisure facilities, were looking after the nations health like no-one else. Well give you more time to care and get to know your patients and their families. Pre Assessment is a vital part of our nursing care as it assesses suitability for general anaesthetic and/or sedation as well as understanding any pre-existing health conditions patients may have to ensure surgery can be completed safely. As a Healthcare Assistant in our Pre Assessment department, you will work closely with our nurses who will perform pre-operative assessments, involving taking a full medical/nursing and social history. Routine observations are recorded such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height and weight. On occasion an electrocardiogram (ECG) may also need to be performed, and Phlebotomy skills are essential! You will be qualified to NVQ Level 2 and ideally have or be working towards level 3. Relevant experience in a hospital is a must! As a Pre-Assessment Health Care Assistant, you will: Have previous work experience taking blood Fully understand and support the needs of each patient and their family Offer comfort and reassurance, providing the highest standards of care Build your experience across new practices, equipment and facilities Work with practitioners in other areas, understanding that continuity in patient care is key Be ECG and phlebotomy trained Be part of a close-knit team Carry out administrative duties Helping you feel good We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. Thats why weve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at 35.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. About Us Highgate Private Hospital opened in 1980 and provides first-class independent healthcare for the local community. Located in leafy North London near Hampstead Heath, our hospital is easily accessible from Central London and the surrounding areas. We can offer you a peaceful stay in a private en-suite room and fast access to a consultant. Our hospital takes pride in high standards of care and a friendly atmosphere. We welcome patients who have private medical insurance or choose to pay for their own treatment. Highgate Private Hospital also provides some specialist services to NHS patients. Our services and treatments Following a 15 million redevelopment and expansion programme, we offer a wide range of healthcare services. These include: a private GP service outpatient clinics diagnostic imaging physiotherapy a pharmacy