Inpatient Unit HCA
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Watford, WD17 3PH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0525-26-0002 |
Summary
To provide care that meets the holistic needs of individual patients and their carers/families, including physical, emotional, spiritual, practical and if appropriate, pre- and post- bereavement needs. To work in accordance with the individual patients care plans, observing and promptly reporting any identified patient or family needs. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse participate in the assessment, admission, discharge and handover of patients. Under the direction of the registered nurse, provide general nursing care to allocated patients. This includes bathing, toileting, personal hygiene (i.e. eye, mouth, nail care) and basic observations. Under the direction and observation of the registered nurse, and following training and achievement of Rennie Grove and Peace Hospice Care agreed competency frame work, undertake delegated and agreed extended HCA roles. Adherence to and updating individualised care plans and ensure that any change relating directly or indirectly to the patients care or wellbeing is promptly and accurately reported to the Staff Nurse or nurse in charge. To actively welcome all visitors, especially new patients and their carers, ensuring they are greeted on arrival and informed of the general facilities, unit layout and the various services and information available. To follow agreed guidance when receiving out of hours calls from patients or their carer, ensuring appropriate communication is used and documented as per agreed guidance. To demonstrate good communication skills, ensuring quality time is spent being / sitting with the patients and ensuring they are treated with courtesy and respect at all times. Ensure privacy, dignity and confidentiality for patients and relatives in line with PHC policies and procedures. Depending on the patient's general wellbeing and dependency needs, assist the rehabilitation and wellbeing team to provide therapeutic and diversion activities to individual patients. Under direct supervision from the registered nurse ensure individual patients nutritional and hydration needs are met, including offers of regular nutrition and hydration with support from IPU volunteers. Follow all agreed policies for manual handling, infection control and health and safety, ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, volunteers and visitors visiting the service. Alongside the registered nurse, provide volunteers with their daily brief on the patients and which duties and activities are required to be undertaken for their session.