Health Care Assistant Job summary
Job details
| 10 September 2024 |
| £28,166.00 to £28,166.00 per year |
| £28166.00 a year |
| Full time |
| 12 September 2024 |
| Uxbridge, UB83NN |
| NHS Jobs |
| Permanent |
| C9394-24-0583 |
Health care assistants are needed at Jersey ward. Jersey ward is a friendly 24 bedded acute surgical ward, which caters for both male and female patients. We care for patients who are admitted via A&E and also have undergone emergency surgery, including gynaecology, urology, upper and lower GI and sometime orthopaedic patients.
1. The health care assistant will Provide patient centred, compassionate care at all times and advocate for the patient.
2. The health care assistant is a member of the team that delivers clinical care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Tasks are delegated by the registered nurse.
3. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that patients are cared for in a safe environment and that privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
4. The post holder will provide direct care and provide verbal and written reports.
Health Care Assistant Main duties
To assist the registered nurse / professional in the delivery of patient care.
To communicate with patients, in such a way, that respects and takes into account the patient’s level of understanding.
To assist with the preparation and delivery of meals and beverages, assisting patients as requested.
Adhere to strict compliance with Trust Infection Control policies and procedures.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To assist the registered nurse / professional in the delivery of patient care.
2. To communicate with patients, in such a way, that respects and takes into account the patients level of understanding.
3. To assist with the preparation and delivery of meals and beverages, assisting patients as requested.
4. Adhere to strict compliance with Trust Infection Control policies and procedures.
5. To participate in the admission process of patients as directed by the registered nurse.
6. To assist the registered nurse / professional in the delivery of patient care pre, peri and post procedures, as required.
7. To communicate effectively with patients / carers to ensure patients are kept well informed of any changes or delays to appointments / investigations.
8. To be responsible for undertaking and recording blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, urine analysis, weight, height, reporting any abnormalities to the nurse / professional in charge.
9. To help patients within the parameters of their level of mobility, using equipment as required, ensuring risks are minimised.
10. Help patients to look after themselves and maintain their personal hygiene whilst ensuring their privacy and dignity is maintained. To wash and bathe the patient, in bed or in the bathroom. To care for patients mouths, hair nails and pressure areas. To help patients dress and undress.
11. To help patients to be as comfortable as possible during their stay and to ensure that they are able to rest, providing a safe, controlled environment.
12. To assist and enable patients to access clean and safe toilet facilities. To care for incontinent patients, following the plan of care. Maintain necessary documentation in relation to fluid balance.
13. Keep patients bed space tidy, cleaning the bed and locker and any other furniture, as necessary.
14. To assist and help the trained nurse in supporting patients and carers during their visit, as appropriate. To provide on-going support to patients and significant others.
15. To help patients pack and unpack clothing on admission, transfer or discharge. To ensure that property is documented and stored as per Trust policy.
16. Assist the trained staff with the performance of last offices of care.
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
- NVQ 2 or equivalent in care or willingness to develop
- Experience working in healthcare settings.
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
