NHS Healthcare Assistant In Durham, UK (Sponsorship)

Job description

Job responsibilities

* To assist in admitting patients to the ward, completing demographic details and recording base-line observations.

*To provide care to patients following instructions in the care plan, programme or pathway.

* To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinical observations.

*To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patient’s condition and report changes to a registered nurse.

* To assess patient’s level of dependence in meeting personal care needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination and comfort).

* To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportive manner.

*To accurately record information on patient food charts and fluid balance charts, reporting concerns toa registered nurse.

* To carry out clinical skills relevant to the ward/department and patient group (e.g. phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings).

*To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging patients, ensuring all property is packed and the bed area is prepared for the next patient.

*To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately stocked and tidy.

*To participate in clinical supervision.

*To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns and complaints in a positive manner.

Person Specification

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good verbal and written command of English.
• Ability to act upon own initiative.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work under some pressure.
• Ability to show leadership.
• Ability to plan own work.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Willing to take and record patient observations.

Desirable

• Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.

Experience

Essential

• Computer skills.
• Ability to learn new skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience in caring for others.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Reflective practitioner.
• Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change.

Desirable

• Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
• GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Desirable

• Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Understanding of the role of HCSW.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.

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.