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Maternity Assistant | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 15 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26,696 pa pro rata inc HCAS |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 August 2024 |
| Location: | Croydon, CR7 7YE |
| Company: | Croydon Health Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6349153/199-6349153-NA-RB |
Summary
Antenatal Clinic Maternity Healthcare Assistant
An opportunity has arisen to join a small, friendly and dedicated team within the Maternity Antenatal clinic.
The role of the Maternity Healthcare assistant is diverse, challenging and interesting. We are looking for a highly motivated, hardworking HCA to provide support to the Maternity Team within Croydon Health Services
The department is open from 8am until 6pm Monday to Friday however weekend working may be required occasionally. Staff will be required to work flexibly between these hours.
The post holder will work closely with a multi-professional team in Antenatal clinic
We are advertising for 1 Full time post
The role of the healthcare assistant is to facilitate a smooth patient pathway through the clinic, providing care and chaperoning; undertaking observations and phlebotomy and optimize the patient experience. The post holder will need to use Cerner, the Trust IT system and Microsoft office and Excel
HCA perform basic observations, provide basic care, maintain a safe and pleasant environment, give simple advice and support, document care given and undertake clerical tasks under supervision of a midwife.
To maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within all clinical areas i.e. cleaning rooms, equipment, making beds and keeping a good stock supply.
To carry out Maternal Observations I.e. Blood Pressure, Pulse, Temperature, Respirations and Urinalysis, once training and competence has been met.
Independent undertaking of Venepuncture and obtain capillary samples for Blood Glucose monitoring.
To be aware of the general condition and well-being of women and babies and report any deviations or concerns to a qualified member of the team.
To maintain accurate records of all care provision in the clinical records. To escort patients to different clinical areas.
To assist in the administrative duties within the unit, including answering telephone calls and forwarding messages to the midwife.
To assist in checking the working order of equipment, reporting any faults or breakages and maintaining infection prevention as per trust policy and training.
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
Please see the attached supporting documents which contains more information, please contact the manager if you have any further questions.
Please note: the advert will close once we receive a sufficient amount of applications.
This advert closes on Friday 19 Jul 2024
An opportunity has arisen to join a small, friendly and dedicated team within the Maternity Antenatal clinic.
The role of the Maternity Healthcare assistant is diverse, challenging and interesting. We are looking for a highly motivated, hardworking HCA to provide support to the Maternity Team within Croydon Health Services
The department is open from 8am until 6pm Monday to Friday however weekend working may be required occasionally. Staff will be required to work flexibly between these hours.
The post holder will work closely with a multi-professional team in Antenatal clinic
We are advertising for 1 Full time post
The role of the healthcare assistant is to facilitate a smooth patient pathway through the clinic, providing care and chaperoning; undertaking observations and phlebotomy and optimize the patient experience. The post holder will need to use Cerner, the Trust IT system and Microsoft office and Excel
HCA perform basic observations, provide basic care, maintain a safe and pleasant environment, give simple advice and support, document care given and undertake clerical tasks under supervision of a midwife.
To maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within all clinical areas i.e. cleaning rooms, equipment, making beds and keeping a good stock supply.
To carry out Maternal Observations I.e. Blood Pressure, Pulse, Temperature, Respirations and Urinalysis, once training and competence has been met.
Independent undertaking of Venepuncture and obtain capillary samples for Blood Glucose monitoring.
To be aware of the general condition and well-being of women and babies and report any deviations or concerns to a qualified member of the team.
To maintain accurate records of all care provision in the clinical records. To escort patients to different clinical areas.
To assist in the administrative duties within the unit, including answering telephone calls and forwarding messages to the midwife.
To assist in checking the working order of equipment, reporting any faults or breakages and maintaining infection prevention as per trust policy and training.
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
Please see the attached supporting documents which contains more information, please contact the manager if you have any further questions.
Please note: the advert will close once we receive a sufficient amount of applications.
This advert closes on Friday 19 Jul 2024