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Healthcare Assistant EICU & EHDU Royal Brompton Hospital
| Posting date: | 16 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £27,948.00 to £29,468.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27948.00 - £29468.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 July 2024 |
| Location: | London, SW3 6NP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9196-24-1896 |
Summary
Job Summary To have completed the care certificate. To provide and maintain excellent standards of nursing care to an allocated group of patients, under the supervision of a registered nurse. To carry out care and treatment tasks, delegated from professionally qualified staff, requiring a wide range of technical ability, numeracy, and literacy skills as well as an excellent level of interpersonal skills. To supervise, less experienced/new Health Care Assistants in the clinical area ensuring patient focused care is provided. To provide any administrative and clerical support to the ward team. To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any areas specified. Main tasks & responsibilities: Patient/customer care (both direct and indirect) Carry out tasks in delivering and supporting direct patient care with the support of a registered nurse. Able to demonstrate abilities and competencies gained to enable tasks to be delegated from professionally qualified staff. Able to perform more complex aspects of patient care, some with indirect supervision, eg, taking and recording or observations, dressings under asepsis, taking of venous blood samples as directed, in checking and preparing equipment and preparing patients for treatment, monitoring hygiene and nutritional needs. Keep clinical areas clean and tidy and maintain a safe, pleasant environment. Adhere to departmental and Directorate procedures for the use of supplies and equipment to promote the effective and efficient use of resources. Assist in the restocking of supplies and maintenance of equipment. Be aware of and adhere to the Trust Policies and Procedures. Be aware of and adhere to Local Policies and Procedures. Under supervision contribute to and participate in the process of setting of goals and benchmarking standards of care. - Identify and report clinical risks to the ward manager so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy. - Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required. - To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients. People management Assist with the supervision and teaching of pre-registration student nurses. Participate in the Trusts appraisal and personal development plan schemes by meeting with the manager at least annually Communication Demonstrate politeness, courtesy, and sensitivity in dealing with patients, relatives and visitors, maintain good customer relations. Carry out assigned clerical tasks as directed by a registered nurse. Report untoward incidents and any other relevant information to a registered nurse immediately. Inform a registered nurse if asked to carry out a task which the individual does not have the training or capacity to do. Promote the corporate image of the Trust to all individuals, groups and organisations, both within the Trust and externally to the community at large. Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues. To work cohesively with all members of the ward team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times. Information management Use data which will contribute to the improvement of patient care. Use the Trust intranet/internet to enhance care and for professional development. Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place and under development. Participate in the collection of data audit and research data. Use relevant IT systems in the support of patient care. Resource management To work together with the ward team to ensure effective use of resources To be aware of self-rostering in the clinical areas