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Health Care Assistant (Haematology Day Unit)
| Posting date: | 09 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £24,071.00 to £25,674.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24071.00 - £25674.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 September 2024 |
| Location: | Northampton, NN1 5BD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9265-24-0979 |
Summary
Supporting Clinical & Patient Excellence Assist in the provision of nursing care under the supervision of a registered healthcare practitioner in relation to: Safe manual handling of patients after establishing best method. Maintain safety of patients, personal clothing and property in accordance with agreed policies related to security and confidentiality. The collection of specimens, i.e. stool, urine, mid-stream urine, catheter specimen of urine, sputum and wound swabs. Assisting with bone marrow procedures. Have link roles that are appropriate to the department. Recognising the Equality and Diversity of patients, clients, relatives and multi- disciplinary groups by supporting ant-discriminatory practice & acknowledging patients personal beliefs and identity. Maintaining a clean and tidy environment, including clinic areas, clinic rooms, store cupboards, kitchen, treatment room and equipment used for procedures. Undertaking the cleaning of unit equipment, according to policy and procedure. Make effective use of the infection control policy. Take and record vital signs as requested, i.e. temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure, oxygen saturation and Early Working Score (EWS) on observation charts reporting any abnormalities/concerns to the registered healthcare practitioner. Undertaking the cleaning of clinic areas, suction, oxygen, and prepare for clinics, obtaining any essential equipment. Report any concerns / incidents relating to patient health, and safety of the environment to a registered nurse/ healthcare practitioner. Provide clear and concise verbal communication to patients, clients and multi-disciplinary teams. Provide clear and concise written documentation as per Trust guidance Communication: Recognise and maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients and their records. Ensure clarity in communicating with patients and their relatives as well as other team members and in answering questions within the sphere of ones own knowledge. Report changes in patients condition to the registered nurse on duty and participate in shift hand over to ensure effective continuity of care. Contribute to the on-going support of patients and others significant to them, enabling patients to maintain their interests, identity and emotional well-being. Welcome patients, their families and other visitors to the department. Introduce them to the facilities and services provided. Answer the telephone on a clear, friendly, helpful and professional manner. Take any messages accurately and refer to a registered nurse as necessary. Demonstrate a caring approach to patients, their families and visitors and to have good verbal and non-verbal communication skills. and forums.