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Health Care Assistant - Amazon Ward - Peterborough
| Posting date: | 08 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £23,615.00 to £25,674.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £23615.00 - £25674.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 January 2025 |
| Location: | Peterborough, PE3 9GZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9176-25-0015 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities: Welcome children and families to the Department- Ensure all areas are tidy and welcoming- Ensure ward signs and notices are up-to-date and easy to read- Ensure patient information material is accessible and up-to-date Direct children and families to other areas and departments as required- Facilitate use of wheelchairs, pushchairs, etc. when required Be aware and understand the guidelines relating to ChildProtection issues. Ensure smooth running of outpatient clinics Contribute to administration- Access careflow and e-track to enter and retrieve basic data (admission,discharge, transfer) and log out- Make and receive telephone calls- Handle patient and relative enquiries- Contribute to data collection as required Care of children and families Undertake routine observations- Reassure and support child and family- Weight and height children, recording results on e-track- Obtain specimens required and once correctly labelled direct toappropriate laboratory Attend consultations for chaperoning if indicated Support families following consultation- Arrange follow-up- Help arrange transport- Arrange for further support/information if indicated in liaison with otherhealth professionals Arrange specific equipment- Organise maintenance and replacement of equipment- Ensure adequate consumables are available for use Maintains a safe environment Infection control- Limit risk of cross-infection to patients and other staff through safedisposal of sharp and soiled items- Limit risk of cross-infection through appropriate cleaning of equipment,couches, trolleys and toys Health and safety- Ensure that equipment is stored safely and repaired promptly- Ensure all potential hazards are stored out of reach of children- Ensure that entrances, exits and fire exits remain uncluttered- Attend regular updates on fire and manual handling in line with Trustpolicy- Advise parents/carers on appropriate health and safety issues- Maintain personal standards of health, security and safetyPatient Well-being Promote equality for all individuals- Promote anti-discriminatory practice- Maintain the confidentiality of information- Promote and support individual rights and choice within servicedelivery- Acknowledge individuals personal beliefs and identity- Support individuals through effective communications Contribute to the ongoing support of patients, relatives and carers- Enable patients to maintain their interests, identity and emotional wellbeing- Act as an advocate for the child- Support members of the patients family during visits- Enable the family and friends of the patient to support the patient Be aware of the vulnerability of children and young people- Have understanding of the potential for child abuse and be aware oflocal guidelines- Act to protect children by reporting concerns through relevantprofessionals Teamwork Contribute to the development of self and team- Contribute to My Performance Appraisal (MPA) with the manager orsupervisor- Contribute to team meetings within the department and across theService Unit- Contribute to suggestions to improve practice Education - Attend education appropriate to HCA role- Identify development needs with team leader and ward managerthrough your MPA