Band 3 HCA - Urgent Community Response and Virtual Ward

Job summary

The post holder works as part of the department team under the supervision of registered nurses and:

* Participates in the delivery of patient centred care, always maintaining a compassionate and professional attitude.

* Contributes to the department organisation.

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

* Supervise and assist in the training of staff undertaking work experience placements in health.

The post holder will demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. They will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.

The post holder must possess a valid UK driving license and have access to a car.

The post holder must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post and be independently mobile and as such it is essential for you to possess a full category B car driving licence preferably clean or with no more than a maximum of 3 points

Main duties of the job

* Understand own level of responsibility and accountability in relation to registered / trained staff.

* Work co-operatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting colleagues in work associated with patient care. Challenging and escalating poor practice/performance

* Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their family, visitors and carers.

* Through practice demonstrate an understanding of Duty of Care and how this contributes to safe practices.

* Assist in delivery of patient care as per patients individualised care plans/programme of care. Taking a holistic approach.

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

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

* Achieve and maintain competence in mandatory and statutory training associated with the role.

* Complete documentation of care in line with the Trust Standards for Documentation.

* Day to day supervision of work experience staff as required.

* Be aware of and take appropriate action in regard of clinical deterioration of patient, clinical emergencies, cardiac arrest, and fire, internal and major incidents which affect service continuity

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Solihull Community Nursing

Friars Gate,  1011 Stratford Road

Solihull

West Midlands

B90 4BN

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

Solihull Community Nursing

Friars Gate,  1011 Stratford Road

Solihull

West Midlands

B90 4BN

Employer's website

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

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