Description
We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Day Patient Unit, a 9-bedded ward specialising in providing care to a variety of surgical specialties.
The successful applicant will have experience working in a similar environment and will be up to date in current practices. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a thriving busy team and work with excellent staff to patient ratios.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning of patient care and the delivery of an excellent care service
- Participate in the efficient operational management of the department, providing support to the shift leaders and Ward Manager
- Undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Ward Manager supporting the management and development of the nursing care and the delivery of the service
- Provide support to the Ward Manager, Deputy ward Manager and shift leaders
- Ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for patients and their families
- Maintain a clean and safe environment
- Participate in the maintenance of the stores, supplies and utilise consumables effectively
- Be flexible in working patterns, including weekends
- Escort patients to other departments and on as needs basis to other hospitals
- Complete all nursing documentation in line with the Hospitals policies, procedures and protocols
- Undertake daily, weekly and monthly safety checks on the ward
- Chaperone / assist consultants with procedures and assist nurses when carrying out nursing interventions
- Undertake weight and height measurements, collection and sampling of urine, MRSA swab, CPE swab, bloods and accurately record all findings
- Adhere to Hospitals Policy for Manual Handling
- Maintain confidentiality surrounding patient treatment at all times
- Have knowledge of and adhere to the Department and Hospital policy and professional standards
- Be aware and comply with all Infection Control policies and ensure best practice is maintained to ensure low infection rates
- Ensure compliance with mandatory training
- Ensure the required competency are obtained for job role
- Ensure awareness of incidents and complaints in the hospital and comply to recommendations and shared learning to prevent reoccurrence
Person Specification:
- Good level of education
- Basic computer skills
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- Experience of team work and completing set objectives
- Problem solving and ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in both written and spoken English
- Able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills
- Good attendance record
- Flexibility to change shifts when department needs change
- Enthusiastic, Reliable and able to work under pressure
- Neat and tidy appearance
- Excellent clinical skills
- Professional commitment and self-awareness
- Motivate self and others