Senior Health Care Assistant - Dermatology
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £22,816.00 to £24,336.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £22816.00 - £24336.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2024 |
| Location: | Norwich, NR4 7UY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9234-24-0562 |
Summary
To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care. To carry out duties as specified in within the Trusts Approved Core Task List for Health Care Assistants qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Care/Health and Social Care. To report to registered staff any patient that gives cause for concern or any observed changes in a patients clinical condition To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a Registered Nurse. To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a Registered Nurse maintaining confidentiality at all times. To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care. be aware of role in emergency situations To be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies / procedures / nursing guidelines when undertaking any activities. To make patients welcome to the clinical area and participate in the admission process under the supervision of registered staff. Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care in accordance with essence of care standards. To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment To welcome patients, visitors and relatives to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required. Being aware of barriers to effective communication. To answer the telephone when necessary in a polite courteous manner and pass on enquiries to the Registered Nurse. Communicate effectively within the nursing team, multi-disciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated. To contribute to the handover of the care of patients within the team under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse maintaining confidentiality at all times. Please see the attached job description for full details.