Healthcare Assistant | The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 12 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,169 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 July 2025 |
| Location: | Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP |
| Company: | Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7159175/225-DIV2-7159175 |
Summary
To assist the nursing staff with direct care of patients, working regularly with direct supervision but with guidance from a registered nurse/ health care professional.
To work under supervision of a registered practitioner.
To provide support to the nursing team working collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary team and contributing positively to the delivery of high-quality compassionate care.
The post-holder will be required to supervise less experienced staff as instructed by a registered nurse, and only Safe & Effective Kind & Caring Exceeding Expectation
We will work collaboratively to priorities the safety of all within our care environment We will always act in the best interest of others We will grow a reputation for excellence at our norm Page 2 of 5 within their sphere of competence.
To uphold the fundamental standards of safety and quality always putting the patients first and protecting them from harm.
Assist registered nurses/health care professionals in the delivery of individualized holistic patient care, working regularly direct supervision.
Ensure privacy and dignity are always maintained and protect confidential information Assist patients with all care as delegated by the registered nurse/health care professional.
To ensure that patients' personal hygiene needs are met including skin, mouth, eye, foot and nail care.
To assist patients in meeting their nutritional needs, including assisting with feeding of patients following assessment by a registered practitioner trained to undertake dysphasia assessment, where appropriate.
Accurately document any observations and care provided in the appropriate record informing the registered nurse to whom you have been delegated care, of your actions.
To accurately maintain the fluid balance chart, emptying and recording urine volumes being able to recognise and report abnormalities in colour, consistency and odour.
To contribute to the care of a deceased person and their carers.
Ensure that appropriate moving and handling techniques and equipment are used when manual handling. Report back any relevant information to the registered nurse accountable for the patient’s care.
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
1. Ensure safe and effective clinical practice
Assist registered nurses/health care professionals in the delivery of individualised holistic patient care. Work will be guided by standard operating procedures, protocols, systems of work and policies.
Ensure that consent is obtained prior to delivering all aspects of patient care.
Involve relatives / carers in the delivery of care interacting with them helpfully and in a friendly manner providing information as appropriate
Ensure care is delivered with compassion and respect to all patients.
Work with the multi-disciplinary team, and contribute to the prevention of patient harm by participating in risk assessments e.g. pressure ulcer development, falls, nutrition etc.
Ensure privacy and dignity are maintained at all times and protect confidential information
Assist patients with all care as delegated by the registered nurse/health care professional.
Safely and accurately measure and record patients’ physiological observations e.g. pulse, respirations, blood pressure and temperature, escalating and reporting to the registered nurse/health care professional responsible for the patient’s care.
Safely and accurately measure and record blood glucose levels, reporting to the registered nurse / health care professional responsible for the patient’s care.
Accurately document any observations and care provided in the appropriate record informing the registered nurse to whom you have been delegated care, of your actions.
Safely and accurately undertake urinalysis, record the results, and report to the registered nurse or doctor accountable for the patient’s care.
Safely obtain samples (blood, urine, stool, sputum, etc.) in accordance with Infection Prevention policies, guidelines and clinical practices, ensuring accurate completion and verification of patient information.
Safely transport samples to the laboratories in a timely and professional manner.
Respond to patient questions and report back to assist in patient care evaluation
Ensure that appropriate moving and handling techniques and equipment are used when manual handling.
Report back any relevant information to the registered nurse accountable for the patient’s care.
1. Enhancing the patient experience
Make the care of people your first concern, ensuring the patient has a positive experience whilst in your care
Answer the telephone in a courteous and professional manner, accurately taking messages and informing the relevant person(s).
Respond appropriately to patient concerns and questions raised escalating to the accountable registered nurse / health care professional for the patient.
Maintain a clean and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety and healthcare associated infection prevention.
Ensure clinical areas are appropriately stocked against agreed levels, including storage areas and medical equipment.
Comply with Health and Safety Regulations and to report accidents / untoward incidents / hazards / unsafe equipment to the nurse in charge / registered practitioner immediately, utilising the incident reporting system.
1. Professional behaviour
Act in a courteous and helpful manner at all times ensuring practical delivery of compassionate care respecting others, including the care of deceased patients and their families
Maintain professional carer behaviour at all times as an employee of the Trust and therefore representative of our values and beliefs including the objectives of the Trust
Work towards’ healthcare support workers’ registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council as and when this is established.
Ensure your practice is supervised by a registered nurse health care professional / who remains accountable for the delivery of care.
Demonstrate self-directed development and practice
1. Contribution to the delivery of the organisation’s objectives
To attend mandatory training and such courses / lectures / in-service training, as indicated by the needs of the service and own personal development, as indicated at appraisal and within personal development plan (PDP).
To be familiar with, and comply with all appropriate Trust policies and procedures.
At all times maintain a professional image and comply with the Trust’s Dress Code Policy.
At all times act in a professional manner, to uphold the reputation of the profession and the organisation.
To undertake any other duties as may be required to meet the needs of the service within the limitations of the grade for the post
This advert closes on Monday 16 Jun 2025