Band 2 HCA Transfer Support-Healthcare of Older People

Job summary

This role is a key role in ensuring patients are transferred from one area to another within the division in timely, safe manner to enable flow and capacity is maintained efficiently.

* Support the movement of patients to undertake investigations, prompt transfer to diagnosis areas which will support prompt diagnosis and treatment plans.

* Support movement of patients from one area to another area within the division.

* In the absence of no transfers required within the allocated work area it is expected that participates will play a key role in the delivery of patient centred care, maintaining a compassionate and professional attitude at all times.

* Contributes to the ward / department organisation to deliver blood samples to pathology and other support services that the ward may need.

* Support registered nurses in the provision of a caring and safe environment.

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The post holder will demonstrate competence in generic and specialist skills as required within a time frame agreed with their manager following the completion of appropriate training and education. The Band 2 Transfer HCA will function at a competency level in line with the requirements of the post and achieve and maintain both mandatory and statutory training requirements associated with the role.

Main duties of the job

*Assist patients into wheelchairs and onto beds; ensuring their comfort in readiness for transport to a designated area.

*Move patients by wheelchair or bed or stretcher around the hospital site from various wards and departments and can involve some distance.

*Assist patients requiring support on discharge from nursing unit or treatment area to the hospital exit points.

*Deliver all drugs, including controlled drugs as well as IV fluids to wards and departments in accordance with policy and procedures set by clinical governance.

*To support Flow Coordinators in their role in relation to collection of TTO's from Pharmacy, taking specimens to Pathology and prompt transfer of patients to designated areas.

*Use paper and electronic systems to retrieve and record patient information in line with Trust documentation standards and operational systems.

*In instances when a patient/ visitor feels the need to raise concern or complain attempt to deal with this locally initially, but always inform a registered nurse.

*Assist and as required provide patients with personal care

*Following appropriate training and supervised practice, undertake identified competency based practices which are required for the ward/unit, after such tasks have been delegated to them by a registered nurse.

*Identify learning and development needs and produce a personal development plans in conjunction with your line manager/supervisor.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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