Apprentice Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £15,668.00 to £22,383.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £15668.00 - £22383.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 October 2024 |
| Location: | Norwich, NR19 2EX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9839-24-0637 |
Summary
Main Duties & Responsibilities 1. To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse (RN) or appropriate individual (AI) (RN) who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care. 2. To carry out duties as specified in within the trusts Approved Core Task List (page 5) for Health Care Assistant 3. To report to registered staff any patient that gives cause for concern or any observed changes in a patients clinical condition. 4. To support patients emotional well-being by supporting positive conversations, actively encouraging participation in ward-based activities 5. To accurately document all care delivered to patients, including recording documentation electronically on trust systems maintaining confidentiality at all times. 6. To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care. Be aware of role in emergency situations and what actions should be undertaken. 7. To be aware of and adhere to all trust policies / procedures / nursing guidelines when undertaking any activities. 8. To make patients welcome to the clinical area and participate in the admission process under the supervision of registered staff. 9. Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care. 10. To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment 11. To adhere to trust infection control procedures. 12. To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by a RN or AI. 13. To chaperone/escort patients to other clinical departments and or NHS Units under the direction of the RN or AI 14. To support relatives under the guidance of a RN or AI 15. To assist with the discharge preparation for patients directed by RN (AI) and or member of Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)