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Job overview

An exciting oportunity has arrisen for the right candidate to work in our Plastic surgery and Community out Patient Department as a Healthcare Assistant. You will be facilitating patients through their out patient journey both pre surgery and after surgery.  You will take on roles such as phlebotomy and physiological measurements inclusing ECG's.  You will also have a keen interest in wound healing and will look after patients following reconstructive surgery in skin, breast and hands. You will also cover a wide range of community clinics. The right candidate will be self motivated and keen to learn new skills and be a Team player.

Main duties of the job

At the Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, an exciting opportunity has arisen within our Outpatient Department for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant.

This department operates plastics, community and general specialist clinics and is offering a range of diverse experience, including phlebotomy, cardiology, respiratory and plastic surgery .

Training and development is available for the successful applicant and you would need to be currently working at an NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent to be shortlisted for this role.

Working for our organisation

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC.  A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care. 

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.