Healthcare Assistant - Urology

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under the supervision of a registered nurse assisting the Ward / Department team in providing the highest possible standard of care for patients and their families/carer. The post holder will undertake a range of tasks and duties as delegated by a registered nurse

Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained. Support of patients in managing incontinence and promotion of continence

Preparation and serving , drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.

Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances.

Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care

Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from your mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan.

Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.

Removal of cannulae, catheters and nasogastric tubes

Undertake the dressing of non-complex wounds (in accordance with identified competencies and in conjunction with the plan of care)

Prepare and maintain environments for clinical treatments and investigations

Prepare patients for treatments, investigations or procedures including offering support, answering questions appropriate to own knowledge/experience and assisting in recovery

Collection of Blood products from laboratory as requested

Chaperoning and escorting patients in clinical department, within the hospital and to other hospitals for investigations.

General and clinical observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff, to include:

Recording of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate

Oxygen saturation monitoring

Recording of peak flow

Undertake blood glucose monitoring and venepuncture upon the direction of the registered nurse

Documentation in patients nursing records of any care given,

Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.

Contribute to the development of Essence of Care and benchmarking

Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.

Promotes effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team and takes measures to overcome communication difficulties

Contributes to the management of aggressive and abusive behaviour

Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use.

Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas.

Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy

Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents, reporting of incidents if they occur.

Attend to the needs of visitors and patients particularly those who may be distressed or bereaved.

Care for patients property, including valuables, in accordance with Trust policy.

Obtain demographic details and social history from patients/visitors to assist in the admission process.

Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff.

Undertake a range of clerical duties in the absence of or in support of the Ward Clerk to ensure a smooth running service, this may involve:

Reception/telephone duties

Basic computer skills

Obtaining case notes/x-rays

Filing

Act as messenger in the absence of other more appropriate person e.g. to other wards, laboratory, Medical Engineering etc.

Complete maintenance repair forms

Monitor and maintain adequate stock levels of stationary, ward provisions, clean linen etc. completing as necessary requisitions forms for authorisation

The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.

* The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Attend induction course and complete orientation programme in order to achieve core competencies

Participate in Training and Development as identified in Personal Development Plan (PDP)

Participate in orientation, instruction of less experienced staff.

Attend mandatory in-service training sessions as per Trust policy.

Comply with all Trust and Unit policies in relation to all aspects of practice.

Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and safeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives.

Undertake allocated workload under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse

Identify objectives within a PDP that supports the delivery of high standards of clinical care

Acknowledge limitations of knowledge and clinical skills

Seek appropriate advice and support

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 3

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2

Knowledge

Essential

• Reputation for high standard of patient care

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
• Basic Computer Skills

Other

Essential

• Supportive of colleagues and patients

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

Employer's website

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