HCA Band 3 - Holly Suite

Job summary

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assist in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

Undertake general patient observations inc temp, pulse , blood pressure, Oxygen saturation levels, as per NICE Guidelines, recording general appearance fluid balance, and report anything untoward to the registered health professional

Under supervision of the registered health professional , undertake a range of clinical duties and skills (including insertion and removal of venous cannula, removal of urinary catheters, undertaking simple dry dressings using an aseptic technique, venepuncture, collection of patient specimens for laboratory testing, preparation and assistance in clinical procedures, urinary catheter etc), undertake the recordings of ECG Participate in the evaluation of care and completion of patient documents.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. calmly.

Undertake transfer and escort of patients as identified by the supervising registered health professional depending on the patientsdependency, as directed to Theatres, Catheter Labs and other Clinical Department for investigations

Undertake safe disposal of waste and sharps as per Trust policy

Care of patient's property and valuables in accordance with Trust policy

Support the role of ward clerk / patient liaison clerk

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

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