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Health Care Assistant/Patient flow coordinator
| Posting date: | 13 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,625.00 to £25,674.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24625.00 - £25674.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-25-0782 |
Summary
To assist in the preparation of the admissions and recovery areas prior to operations and to carry out cleaning of designated areas as directed. To be able to recognise and meet the specific needs of patients undergoing surgery/ recovery. To maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. To implement care packages for patients undergoing general and local anaesthesia post-surgery. Support patients during their recovery phase post-surgery. To escort patients as required in accordance with Hospital policy. To assist, under supervision of a Registered Practitioner, in Stage 1 recovery for patients having had surgical interventions or procedures carried out on them. To implement the care pathway for patients in stage 2 of their recovery as a designated practitioner. To perform clinical observations on patients under the supervision of Registered Practitioners, being able to recognise, record and escalate changes in patients normal parameters to Registered Practitioners/Medical staff. To update patient information systems to allow for a bigger picture view of any and all patients who have been through the Recovery area. To accurately maintain records relating to patient care. To plan ahead to avoid potential issues with patient flow through the unit. To escalate any potential issues and liaise with Site/Bed manager to ascertain bed availability and location. The post holder will be expected to be familiar with and contribute to the control of infection within areas of work to maintain a high standard of hygiene at all times. To complete accurate and detailed documentation of individual patient care pathways. To participate in the ordering of and maintenance of equipment used in Recovery and be able to use it under supervision. To continually evaluate personal performance and development, maintaining and updating clinical skills and knowledge. To undertake training for new equipment or service developments as required. To actively participate in department based continuing education, assisting in mentoring and facilitating junior support junior support worker/HCAs and providing support for students, visitors and new members of the team.