Healthcare Assistant - Integrated Assessment Unit

Job description

Job responsibilities

SECTION 1- MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist qualified nursing staff, as directed by the Nurse in charge and ascertain treatments to be carried out.
2. Following appropriate training, carry out Venepuncture and ECGs on request by a doctor or qualified Nurse (Documented evidence to be shown).
3. Report on general condition / appearance of patients to the Senior Nurse on duty. Maintain personal contact with patients through conversation and during treatments.
4. Maintain high standards of quality patient care and staff morale by personal example, good conduct and appearance. Participating in quality initiatives at Ward and departmental level. Attend Ward/departmental meetings and study lectures/training as required.
5. Maintain good standards of Department housekeeping under the direction of the Ward Sister.
6. To make Senior Sister aware of any problems/worries relating to sphere/area of work. N/B Before performing these tasks, proven training must be received and documented in the training pack.

PROFESSIONAL /CLINICAL:

1. Maintain high standard of personal contact and communication with patients, particularly during treatments.
2. Participate in giving out bedpans/urinals, observing and collecting specimens as required, and measuring / charting fluids as directed.
3. 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.
4. To safeguard at all times confidentiality of information relating to patients and staff.
5. To refrain from smoking in any areas of Trust premises.
6. To behave in a manner which ensures the security of NHS property and resources.
7. To abide by all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.

ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGERIAL:

1. Assist the qualified staff with the maintenance of ward stores, provisions and equipment as directed by the Senior Nurse/Charge Nurse.
2. Under supervision, to assist with the arrangements for both the discharge of patients and their aftercare.

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.
2. Assist with and actively participate in bathing and personal hygiene of patients, including mouth care, hair and nail care, whilst at all times considering the dignity of patients.
3. The post holder will have good communication skills.
4. The post holder will have skills to communicate complex information to Nurse in Charge.
5. The post holder will contact patients, relatives, carers on the instruction of the nurse in charge if required to do so.
6. The post holder will demonstrate an awareness of district policy in relation to barrier nursing and cross infection.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Participate in basic pressure area care, demonstrating and awareness of basic measures / safe use of aids etc.
10. Assist with the care if relatives / carers, whilst at all times ensuring that confidentiality is maintained.
11. Assist in the performance of last offices.
12. 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.
2. Participate in improving and maximising the mobility of patients as directed.
3. The Post holder will be required to transfer patients notes and x-rays to other areas within the Trust as required.
4. To be aware of emergency procedures relating to cardiac arrest and fire, and understand own roles within that.
5. Participate in the safe transfer of patients, at the discretions and direction of the nurse in charge.
6. Carry out general duties as directed by Nurse in Charge.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Health Care or equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

• Health care experience (hands on)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to organise own workload
• Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to learn/undertake training

Other Factors

Essential

• Flexibility
• Willingness to undertake training
• Reliability
• Ability to work unsocial hours including Bank Holidays, evenings and weekends.
• Also night duty as required on occasions.

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 Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

Employer's website

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