Health Care Assistant Job summary
Surgical Assessment unit also known as The Wilson unit is part of the trust Same Day Emergency Care pathway (SDEC). Same day emergency care (SDEC) is a service that provides emergency care to patients without the need for an admission to hospital. SDEC is one of the many ways the NHS is working to provide the right care in the right place for patients, to improve flow in the emergency department. The Surgical Assessment unit has a capacity of 6 chairs, 6 trollies and a waiting area with 3 chairs. We accept referrals from Urgent Care Centre (UCC), GP and Accident and Emergency department. We also get referrals from clinics, consultants. The four main specialities that are triaged and reviewed in SAU are General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology and Gynaecology. Some patients who require minor surgical procedures i.e. incision and drainage of abscess are looked after in SAU post-operatively and then discharged home following a period of close monitoring. We also review patients with complicated wound care and dressings requirements. A laparoscopic cholecystectomy Hot clinic is also run in SAU where patients presenting with Gall stones are reviewed and booked for surgery.
Health Care Assistant Main duties
- The health care assistant will carry out routine observations; blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate on patients attending the SAU, documenting all patient observation and NEWS2 score in accordance with department protocols
- Carry out manual& machine analysis of urine samples, gaining consent of urinary HCG reading as required.
- Perform venepuncture and cannulation on patients, as per aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) protocol as requested Nurse or Medical staff.
- The health care assistant will carry out treatment such as primary wound care dressings in accordance with ANTT protocol.
- Assist the Registered Nurse in the assessment of the nursing needs of patients attending the SAU.
- The health care assistant will assist patients attending the department with personal care and hygiene needs, including moving & handling assistance by trust policies.
- The health care assistant will perform or assist in the catheterisation of both male and female patients
- The health care assistant will perform bladder scans as requested by nursing or medical staff
- To complete nursing documentation
- To assist nursing staff with the cleanliness, checking of equipment and restocking of items in all areas of the department.
- Demonstrates general and clinical duties to new staff members in the departments.
- Ensure any faults or issues are raised with the nurse in charge immediately for appropriate action as necessary.
- To follow the trust policy for the safekeeping of patients’ property whilst in SAU.
About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
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