Healthcare Assistant/Enhanced Care
| Posting date: | 22 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,883.00 to £26,958.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25883.00 - £26958.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2025 |
| Location: | Dartford, DA2 8DA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9252-25-0125 |
Summary
Clinical Responsibilities: Provide a safe and welcoming environment for patients and their families. Assist with the complete nursing care of all relevant allocated patients under the indirect supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN), including, but not limited to; vital signs venepuncture, following recognised training blood glucose monitoring, following recognised training plaster of paris and splint application, following recognised training care of wounds requiring cleaning/irrigation/closure using steri-strips or wound adhesive and dressings, following recognised training bladder scanning, following recognised training urine testing, including routine, HCG and toxicology, following recognised training ECG, following recognised training To demonstrate basic understanding of anatomy and physiology through the competent completion of nursing procedures. To maintain accurate documentation, under the indirect supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN) using paper and computer systems as required, including Enhanced Care paperwork. Communicate and report any changes in a patients physical or mental health condition to the RN. Provide and maintain a high standard of care to all patients at all times, ensuring the dignity and self-esteem of the patient is preserved. Be proficient and confident in the use of distraction and use this to support nursing and clinical staff as required. Communicate appropriately and effectively with a wide age range of patients across the childrens and adult services. Maintain the safety of the patient. Maintain a calm and professional manner at all times when dealing with patients and their relatives. Promote and maintain patient confidentiality at all times, only providing patient/client information under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN). Chaperone patients and accompany them to other wards or departments, maintaining their privacy, dignity and safety at all times. Respond promptly and appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care. Act as an advocate for patients at all times and raise concerns to the RN or the Nurse in Charge. Assist in the maintenance of resuscitation and emergency equipment and undertake basic life support procedures, when required. Report all incidents and accidents to the RN or Nurse in Charge and participate in the investigation of incidents and complaints as relevant and required Undertake Enhanced Care duties on different wards or departments as required by service demands, within the 24hr period. Please see attached job description for more information.