Healthcare Assistant - Rockwood Ward (formerly Lister Ward)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Rockwood Ward, our frailty unit, as a Band 2 Health Care Assistant. Rockwood Ward is an 18-bedded unit that provides care to acute elderly patients with various medical illnesses.

We are seeking enthusiastic, caring, and experienced individuals who would enjoy the challenge of working as a Health Care Assistant in a critical care environment. The post holder will provide patient-centred and compassionate care and will work as a member of a team that delivers clinical care under the supervision of registered nursing staff.

The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring that patients are cared for in a safe environment and that their privacy and dignity is maintained at all times. You will be required to provide direct care and provide verbal and written reports, as well as to actively develop a relationship with patients and carers to ensure a positive experience for all.

These posts are full time only and you must be available to work all shift patterns, including nights.

An interview date is yet to be confirmed.

Please note: this vacancy may close earlier than advertised, once a suitable number of applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

• To assist the registered nurse / professional in the delivery of patient care.
• To communicate with patients, in such a way, that respects and takes into account the patient's level of understanding.
• To assist with the preparation and delivery of meals and beverages, assisting patients as requested.
• Adhere to strict compliance with Trust Infection Control policies and procedures.
• To participate in the admission process of patients as directed by the registered nurse.
• To assist the registered nurse / professional in the delivery of patient care - pre, peri and post procedures, as required.
• To communicate effectively with patients / carers to ensure patients are kept well informed of any changes or delays to appointments / investigations.
• To be responsible for undertaking and recording blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, urine analysis, weight, height, reporting any abnormalities to the nurse / professional in charge.
• To help patients within the parameters of their level of mobility, using equipment as required, ensuring risks are minimised.
• Help patients to look after themselves and maintain their personal hygiene whilst ensuring their privacy and dignity is maintained. To wash and bathe the patient, in bed or in the bathroom. To care for patient's mouths, hair nails and pressure areas. To help patients dress and undress.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.