Healthcare Assistant - Day Patient Unit

• To assist in the planning of patient care and the delivery of an excellent care service.
• To participate in the efficient operational management of the department, providing support to the shift leaders and Ward Manager
• To undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Ward Manager supporting the management and development of the nursing care and the delivery of the service
• To provide support to the Ward Manager, Deputy ward Manager and shift leaders
• To undertake a link nurse role(s) for designated clinical responsibilities, attend meetings and complete associated actions attached to the link nurse role
• To ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for patients and their families.
• To maintain a clean and safe environment including but not limited to: patients room, ward hallway, store rooms & nurses station.
• To participate in the maintenance of the stores, supplies and utilise consumables effectively.
• To be flexible in working patterns, including weekends, depending on the need and ward activities
• To be flexible and adaptable in working in different departments when needed and during department closures.
• To escort patients to other departments and on as needs basis to other hospitals.
• To complete all nursing documentation in line with the Hospitals policies, procedures and protocols.
• To undertake daily, weekly and monthly safety checks on the ward when assigned accordingly
• To chaperone / assist consultants with procedures and assist nurses when carry out nursing interventions.
• To undertake weight and height measurements, collection and sampling of urine, MRSA swab, CPE swab, bloods and accurately record all findings. Any abnormalities to be reported to the nurses.
• To undertake the clinical tasks involved with admissions, preparing patients for investigations and procedures and going to theatre, doing appropriate referrals to other health care staff and facilities and discharging patients.
• Adhere to Hospitals Policy for Manual Handling
• To maintain confidentiality surrounding patient treatment at all times.
• To have knowledge of and adhere to the Department and Hospital policy and professional standards.
• To be aware and comply with all Infection Control policies and ensure best practice is maintained to ensure low infection rates.
• To ensure compliance with mandatory training
• To ensure the required competency are obtained for job role
• To ensure awareness of incidents and complaints in the hospital and comply to recommendations and shared learning to prevent reoccurrence.

Essential

• Good level of education
• Basic computer skills
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent
• The Care certificate is desirable
• Experience of team work and completing set objectives
• Problem solving and ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in both written and spoken English
• Able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good attendance record
• Flexibility to change shifts when department needs change
• Enthusiastic, Reliable and able to work under pressure
• Neat and tidy appearance
• Excellent clinical skills
• Professional commitment and self-awareness
• Motivate self and others