Job summary
Mercer's ward is an 18-beded general surgical ward specialising in Colorectal, Bariatric and Spinal surgery. W e are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our our friendly and supportive team.
The role involves supporting the qualified nurses in all aspects of patient care from admission through to discharge. Applicants are required to be flexible, willing to learn new skills and have excellent communications skills.
Main duties of the job
Treat all patients with dignity, respect and discretion, maintaining their confidentiality.
Ensure that patients' personal hygiene requirements are met. This will include assisting with washes, bed bathing, assisting patients to use the shower and bath, providing mouth care and cleaning dentures.
Promote continence by ensuring that patient's toilet needs are met. This will include the giving and taking away of bedpans and urinals, emptying catheter bags, bowel and stoma care.
Take and record observations of patients' temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure. To monitor patients' blood sugars. Any abnormalities to be reported to the qualified nurse.
Carry out routine urine testing, record results and report any abnormalities.
Collect blood and urine specimens and label as required.
Undertake phlebotomy after training.
Perform E.C.G's after training.
assess pressure areas and skin integrity and report to a qualified nurse
Be able to prepare a patient safely for surgery and to escort them to theatre
About us
Equal Opportunities
It is the aim of the Trust to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less than favourable treatment on grounds of sex, marital status, race, colour, creed, religion, physical disability, mental health, learning difficulty, age or sexual orientation and is not placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be justifiable. To this end the Trust has an equal opportunities policy and it is for each employee to contribute to its success. The hospital has a single equality scheme, which underpins its duty to promote equality. You can access a copy of the scheme on the trust's website
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. The post holder will have an NVQ level 3 in care or equivalent, and have a minimum of two years experience in an acute setting.
2. The post holder will work as part of the ward team under the supervision of registered nurses, and will support them by participating in the delivery of patient care.
3. The post holder will be expected to be self-motivated and use their initiative when necessary.
3. The post holder will undertake the hospitals in house training for Health Care Assistants and will maintain an agreed level of competence.
4. The post holder will work internal rotation to meet the needs of the service.
5. The post holder will be expected to assist with the induction, supervision and
training of Band 2 Health Care Assistants.
6. It is expected that the post holder will be able to carry out all of the duties listed
in the main duty section below. No duties are to be undertake by the post holder unless they have received the appropriate training or instruction.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. The post holder will have an NVQ level 3 in care or equivalent, and have a minimum of two years experience in an acute setting.
2. The post holder will work as part of the ward team under the supervision of registered nurses, and will support them by participating in the delivery of patient care.
3. The post holder will be expected to be self-motivated and use their initiative when necessary.
3. The post holder will undertake the hospitals in house training for Health Care Assistants and will maintain an agreed level of competence.
4. The post holder will work internal rotation to meet the needs of the service.
5. The post holder will be expected to assist with the induction, supervision and
training of Band 2 Health Care Assistants.
6. It is expected that the post holder will be able to carry out all of the duties listed
in the main duty section below. No duties are to be undertake by the post holder unless they have received the appropriate training or instruction.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- NVQ in care Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- post holder will undertake the hospital's in house training for Health Care Assistants and will maintain an agreed level of competence.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to carry out care duties
- Ability to communicate with clarity both orally and in writing
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge and Experince
Essential
- Has a minimum of two years acute experience
Desirable
- Have an understanding of the need for maintaining dignity, privacy and confidentiality
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self motivated to develop skills and knowledge
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Demonstrates flexible and positive approach.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- NVQ in care Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- post holder will undertake the hospital's in house training for Health Care Assistants and will maintain an agreed level of competence.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to carry out care duties
- Ability to communicate with clarity both orally and in writing
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge and Experince
Essential
- Has a minimum of two years acute experience
Desirable
- Have an understanding of the need for maintaining dignity, privacy and confidentiality
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self motivated to develop skills and knowledge
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Demonstrates flexible and positive approach.
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).
