Job summary
Healthcare Assistant Band 2
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the busy Medical Assessment Unit team as a Health Care Assistant.
MAU is now part of the new emergency village and it is an acute unit for patients needing admission from the emergency department and community for assessment.
The successful applicant will be expected to act as a positive role model, deliver high quality nursing care and be keen to broaden their own knowledge and skills within the specialist field of emergency medicine. We are looking for an excellent team player with fantastic interpersonal skills. Medicine is an exciting and continually developing area.
MAU has lots of education and training opportunities. You will need to be flexible and committed to making a positive difference with a willingness to undertake further training.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose:- To assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses, and otherregistered healthcare professionals.- To carry out that care & other duties under direct supervision.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted
Job description
Job responsibilities
RIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY- Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing, care (i.e. washing, mouthcare, toileting), recognising and meeting thespecific needs of patients.- Provide and prioritise own tasks under the direction of registered nurse.- To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting all changes in patients condition tosenior staff.- To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising, recording and reporting all adverse findings tosenior staff.- Undertake the escort of patients to other depts, under the direction of the registered nurse (when deemed competent).- To support nutritional needs of patients by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting on concerns about dietaryintake to senior staff.- An awareness of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.- To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and refer patients to senior staff- Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registered practitioner.- To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/herrole within the work area.- To promote and safeguard the well being of patients, their families and colleagues.- To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the ward and stock control.- In the absence of a Ward Clerk undertake general ward clerk duties- Participate in unit research and audit work to include date collection- To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work andnot disclose this information.- To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self,colleagues and patients.- Report untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies to senior staff- To be familiar with Trust infection control, decontamination and cleanliness polices.- To undertake the decontamination and cleaning of department equipment. To participate in department cleaning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
RIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY- Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing, care (i.e. washing, mouthcare, toileting), recognising and meeting thespecific needs of patients.- Provide and prioritise own tasks under the direction of registered nurse.- To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting all changes in patients condition tosenior staff.- To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising, recording and reporting all adverse findings tosenior staff.- Undertake the escort of patients to other depts, under the direction of the registered nurse (when deemed competent).- To support nutritional needs of patients by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting on concerns about dietaryintake to senior staff.- An awareness of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.- To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and refer patients to senior staff- Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registered practitioner.- To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/herrole within the work area.- To promote and safeguard the well being of patients, their families and colleagues.- To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the ward and stock control.- In the absence of a Ward Clerk undertake general ward clerk duties- Participate in unit research and audit work to include date collection- To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work andnot disclose this information.- To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self,colleagues and patients.- Report untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies to senior staff- To be familiar with Trust infection control, decontamination and cleanliness polices.- To undertake the decontamination and cleaning of department equipment. To participate in department cleaning.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working with people
- Ability to work in a team environment
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in the ward environment
- Demonstrable experience in care settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate
- Computer literate (ECDL)
- Maths GCSE Grade D or above
- English GCSE Grade D or above
- NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or HCA UHP Level 2 or definitive evidence of working towards - 75% completed (or equivalent transferable qualification)
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Effective verbal & non-verbal communication skills
- An interest in teaching and mentoring
- Ability to prioritise workload
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working with people
- Ability to work in a team environment
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in the ward environment
- Demonstrable experience in care settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate
- Computer literate (ECDL)
- Maths GCSE Grade D or above
- English GCSE Grade D or above
- NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or HCA UHP Level 2 or definitive evidence of working towards - 75% completed (or equivalent transferable qualification)
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Effective verbal & non-verbal communication skills
- An interest in teaching and mentoring
- Ability to prioritise workload
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
