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Health Care Assistant Ward M4
| Posting date: | 20 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £23,615.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £23615.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 September 2024 |
| Location: | Stockport, SK2 7JE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9362-24-0864 |
Summary
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities As a healthcare Assistant you will be expected to work within our dedicated multi-disciplinary teams and be involved in providing individualised care, assisting with patient hygiene and dressing, and meeting the nutritional needs whilst maintaining their dignity and respect. Contributing to the safety and cleanliness of the environment whilst keeping good documentation. Communications To communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of a registered nurse. To carry out ward clerical and IT tasks, as required. To carry out routine administrative/telephone related tasks. To communicate effectively when giving/receiving verbal and written information. Responsibility for Patient Care Under the supervision of a registered nurse to assist with patient care activities. To maintain confidentiality of patient information. To carry out any tasks required to maintain the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the ward area. To carry out duties as required, meeting all aspects of ward catering. To carry out routine household management/maintenance activities. To maintain patient dignity. Work closely with other healthcare professionals in order to provide patients with exceptional care. Planning and organising To organise and plan own day to day workload or activities in order to meet the demands of the job role. Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources To actively contribute to the efficient management of ward resources, including ordering/monitoring of ward supplies. Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership To support new or less experienced work colleagues to adapt to the workplace. Responsibilities for Teaching and Training To participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job role. Physical Skills and Effort Use of physical effort to carry out the demands of the job role (e.g. pushing and pulling trolleys/ support to manoeuvre patients The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.