Senior Healthcare Assistant - Band 3

Job summary

As a member of the MDT with the Emergency Department the post holder will act on their own initiative to deliver patient care at with the supervision of a registered nurse available. They will demonstrate a level of skill and knowledge which enables them to undertake specific patient orientated tasks whilst working within all areas of the department in accordance with the Trusts procedures, guidelines and policies.

The post holder is required to be competent in delivering minor injury and illness care to patients within the urgent treatment center and also be able to undertake a range of procedures and practices which they have been trained and assessed as competent.

Main duties of the job

Working within all areas of the emergency department. The post holder is expected to be competent in minor injury procedures, such as wound care and plastering. Competent in performing venepuncture, cannulation and ECG's and will be responsible in accurately recording patient's vital signs being able to interpret NEWS scores and escalate appropriately ensuring identification of an acutely unwell patient.

About us

Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames.We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.

We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.

Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits

The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance.-Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 - Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year.-HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.

Trust Values

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

- Caring- Safe - Responsible - Value Each Other- Inspiring

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT27QB

Employer's website

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT27QB

Employer's website

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

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