Healthcare Assistant - Ward 40

Job description

Job responsibilities

SECTION 1

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist and support qualified nursing staff, and ascertain which treatments are to be carried out.

1. Report on general condition / appearance of patients to the nurse in charge.

1. Maintain good standards of department housekeeping under the direction of the nurse in charge, including cleaning of the treatment areas and equipment, cleaning of storage shelves and cupboards, safe disposal of linen and soiled linen, and assisting with the maintenance of stock levels.

1. To make the Lead Nurse aware of any problems / worries relating to sphere / area of work.

1. Assist with daily hygiene needs of patients and unit requirements

PROFESSIONAL / CLINICAL 1. Maintain high standard of personal contact and communication with patients, and relatives.

1. Participate in giving out bedpans / urinals, observing and collecting specimens as required, and measuring / charting fluids as directed.

1. To avoid any behaviour which discriminates against your fellow employees, or potential employees on the grounds of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.

1. To safeguard at all times confidentiality of information relating to patients and staff.

1. To refrain from smoking in any areas of Trust premises.

1. To behave in a manner which ensures the security of NHS property and resources.

1. To abide by all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.

ADMINISTRATIVE / MANAGERIAL

1. Check ward supplies and inform Lead Nurse as budget holder of any that need ordering.

1. To provide cover for colleagues as directed by your manager.

SECTION 2

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

1. Document any observations made or care delivered in the patients notes in a legible, accurate and appropriate manner, with due consideration for confidentiality issues and legal implications. This does not need to be countersigned by the trained nurse, but should be brought to the attention of the nurse in charge and the nurse caring for the patient.

1. The post holder will have good communication skills

1. The post holder will have skills to communicate complex information to Nurse in Charge.

1. The post holder will contact patients, relatives, carers on the instruction of the nurse in charge if required to do so.

1. The post holder will demonstrate an awareness of district policy in relation to barrier nursing and cross infection.

1. Following appropriate training and assessment of competence, and should the needs of the clinical area require this, carry out specific skills at the request of qualified nurses /doctors.

1. Following appropriate training, and should the needs of the clinical area require this, perform and record patient observations as directed by the qualified nurse, including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels and blood glucose monitoring.

1. Assist with the care of relatives / carers, whilst at all times ensuring that confidentiality is maintained.

1. Care of patients clothing / valuables in accordance with policy.

SECTION 3

EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT

1. Assist with moving and positioning of patients, including the appropriate use of aids, whilst demonstrating an awareness of health and safety issues.

1. Participate in improving and maximising the mobility of patients as directed.

1. The Post holder will be required to transfer patients notes and x-rays to other areas with the Trust as required.

1. The post holder will be responsible for the filing of patients notes and reports.

1. The post holder will carry out ward receptionist duties as required by the nurse in charge.

1. Be aware of emergency procedures relating to cardiac arrest and fire, and understand own roles within that.

1. Participate and assist in the safe transfer of patients, at the discretions and direction of the nurse in charge.

1. Carry out general duties as directed by Nurse in Charge.

SECTION 4-ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. To provide cover for colleagues as directed by your manager.

1. Risk Management (Health & Safety)
2. a) You will follow risk management procedures at all times. The Risk Management procedures for the Trust and the department are kept by the departmental manager.

1. b) You are personally responsible for Risk Management issues in respect of yourself and your colleagues.

1. c) If you identify a potential hazard you should report it to your manager / supervisor at once. If in doubt you should speak to your manager for guidance.

1. d) You must always use safety equipment provided, and report any defects to your manager. You must attend Risk Management Training as directed by your manager.

1. e) If you are a manager or have line management responsibilities for staff or a department or area of work, you are responsible for the Risk Management issues in that area. You will ensure

that there is an annual Risk Management audit in your area and make sure that where necessary, an action plan eradicating risks is drawn up and implemented.

1. f) Should you need help in resolving Risk Management matters, you must seek assistance from your manager.

1. Infection Prevention and Control
2. a) You are personally responsible for ensuring that you protect yourself, patients, visitors and colleagues from the risks of infection associated with health care activities and the care environment.

1. b) You must adhere to infection prevention and control policies at all times liaising with the infection control team and acting on any instructions given.

1. c) You must attend regular infection prevention and control update training.

1. d) You should at all times promote and demonstrate good practice for the prevention and control of infection.

1. To avoid any behaviour which discriminates against your fellow employees, or potential employees on the grounds of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.

1. To safeguard at all times confidentiality of information relating to patients and staff.

1. Child Protection and Vulnerable People

It is the responsibility of all staff to safeguard children and/or vulnerable adults, to access training to ensure they know what constitutes abuse, and what support is available to them, at a level appropriate to their role and responsibilities.

To report any concerns, without delay, to the identified person within their department/division or area of responsibility as per the relevant policies, keeping clear records, and following up as required to ensure necessary actions have been taken.

1. No Smoking Policy

The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy which states that smoking is prohibited within all Trust premises and on the site. This includes entrances, exits, cars, lease cars, car parks, pavements and walkways, areas hidden from general view and residences. As an employee of the Trust you are expected to comply with this policy, failure to do so may result in disciplinary action being taken under the Trusts Conduct and Disciplinary Policy.

1. 7. To behave in a manner which ensures the security of NHS property and resources.

1. 8. To abide by all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Good general education/ Literacy & Numeracy or willing to work towards obtaining
• Willing to undertake the National Care Certificate training programme

Desirable

• Holds National Care Certificate
• Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrate interest in healthcare services
• Caring / supportive attitude
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes

Experience

Essential

• Experience of caring for patients

Desirable

• Experience working in a healthcare setting.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside & Glossop Intergrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9DW

Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)