Healthcare Assistant Review

Providing person centred care to patients, performing tests and assisting with procedures. Following policies and procedures to maintain a safe, caring environment for patients and staff. Using computerised system to update and document on patient records and booking appointments.

Developed skills by expanding knowledge in all areas of role, putting more theory behind the things we do everyday and having time to reflect on situations enables me to have better understanding .

I enjoy the programme, tutorials are straight forward and enable me to find ways to work shadow new skills and knowledge, also observing the wider roles of the hospital and how what we all do affects other departments. This course gives me the opportunity to do this.

Topics are set each month and a 2 year plan is given at the beginning of the programme so you can see what to expect.

My employer is very supportive, and I have monthly check ins to see if there is anything I need. I tend to think of work shadow ideas with my tutor and then my employer gives me the time I need to fulfil my 'off the job hours'

Everything is provided on the Bud platform, activities and tutorials. Teams meetings are regular and tutor is contactable if needed.

The reflection accounts have been a big help, not something I've ever done before but very worthwhile to stop and think what happened, and the outcome. Having this time to spend more time discussing with colleagues to improve the way we do things.

There aren't any extra-curricular activities to get involved in at my work.

Yes

A friendly place to work and varied tasks in roles. There are opportunities to learn and develop skills for those who want to progress, and I have a supportive Manager and colleagues.

Be prepared for a busy environment, breadth of knowledge and skills needed for a very varied range of specialisms in healthcare. Job satisfaction will come if you put in the hard work.