Job summary
Same Day Emergency Care Health Care Assistant
Band 2 £22,383 per annum
Hours per week 37.5 hours (full time); all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) in Maple Centre to join our dedicated and dynamic Ambulatory Emergency Care team which provides same-day emergency care for patients at our hospital. This means that patients are assessed, treated and are able to go home the same day without being admitted overnight.
It is a way of providing safe care, designed for the needs of the patient. The service also aims to prevent unnecessary admissions and provide a better experience for patients.
The post holder will be supporting all nursing staff to deliver the highest standards of care in SDEC. The postholder will be closely working with other specialist services such as Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT), Veno-thromboembolism (VTE), Anticoagulant Bridging Clinic, Frailty Team and Emergency Surgical Clinic (ESC) and administrative staff.
If you have a strong focus on improving patient experience and care and you are able to work inter professionally across boundaries, we are keen to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The role of the HCA is to assist the nursing team in the delivery of safe and effective care to the patient. The role is vital in ordering and maintaining safe levels of high-cost disposables.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist all team members in the direct delivery of patient care i.e. checking blood sugars, feeding patient, assisting in hygiene and toileting need
- To have knowledge of basic clinical observations
- To be competent in the process of decontamination of medical equipment
- To assist in the induction of new staff within the department
- To organise own daily workload, adjusting priorities appropriately as the department activity dictates
- To ensure that patients relatives needs are met in a courteous, helpful and compassionate manner
- To ensure all visitors to the department are dealt with in a courteous and helpful manner
- To demonstrate a pro-active approach to maintaining overall tidiness and cleanliness of the department
- To take responsibility for monitoring stock levels of disposables and managing a system of ordering that ensures adequate levels of stock at all times
- To work with the supplies department in identifying potential cost savings through
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist all team members in the direct delivery of patient care i.e. checking blood sugars, feeding patient, assisting in hygiene and toileting need
- To have knowledge of basic clinical observations
- To be competent in the process of decontamination of medical equipment
- To assist in the induction of new staff within the department
- To organise own daily workload, adjusting priorities appropriately as the department activity dictates
- To ensure that patients relatives needs are met in a courteous, helpful and compassionate manner
- To ensure all visitors to the department are dealt with in a courteous and helpful manner
- To demonstrate a pro-active approach to maintaining overall tidiness and cleanliness of the department
- To take responsibility for monitoring stock levels of disposables and managing a system of ordering that ensures adequate levels of stock at all times
- To work with the supplies department in identifying potential cost savings through
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Infection Control Issues
- Awareness of NHS Policies
- Understanding health and safety in the workplace
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of role
- Completed Care Certificate on Fundamentals of Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Accurate Record Keeping
- Caring in a professional manner
- Ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to multi task
- Ability to plan and organise workload
- Venepuncture skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Good time management
- Supportive to ward staff
- Able to share knowledge
- Excellent team player
- Compassionate
Communication
Essential
- Self aware
- Calm and reasonable
- Approachable and flexible
- Able to document accurately according to trust policies and guidelines
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Infection Control Issues
- Awareness of NHS Policies
- Understanding health and safety in the workplace
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of role
- Completed Care Certificate on Fundamentals of Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Accurate Record Keeping
- Caring in a professional manner
- Ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to multi task
- Ability to plan and organise workload
- Venepuncture skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Good time management
- Supportive to ward staff
- Able to share knowledge
- Excellent team player
- Compassionate
Communication
Essential
- Self aware
- Calm and reasonable
- Approachable and flexible
- Able to document accurately according to trust policies and guidelines
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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.
