Healthcare Assistant Band 3 (Part time)

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Under direct supervision assist with the delivery of care plan as described by the Registered Nurse/ Midwife
• Assist patients with their care needs as required reporting any change in the patient's condition to the registered nurse/ midwife
• Support the Registered Nurse/ Midwife and other health professionals with the mobilization or transfer of patients
• Develop awareness of patients in pain and discomfort and report any changes in the patient's condition to the registered Nurse/ Midwife
• Have an awareness of patient's dietary needs, delivering meals, providing patients with drinks where necessary and providing assistance with eating and drinking if required
• Demonstrate an understanding of the different needs of individual patients and their carers/ families
• Develop an awareness of vulnerable patients and their safe guarding needs
• Under supervision, take and record the patients observations (e.g. temperature, blood pressure) as required and inform the registered nurse/ midwife of any changes in the patient's condition
• Support the patient's with their elimination needs recording quantities and frequency on the relevant documentation charts as prescribed by the Registered Nurse/ Midwife
• Develop an awareness of effective pressure area care and skin assessment supporting the patient to maintain their skin integrity
• Support the Registered Nurse/ Midwife and other health professionals to provide the patients and their families with safe, excellent, respectful and kind care.
• Work with the Registered Nurse/ Midwife to engage with patients and communicate with them about their experiences during their stay, for example providing patients with the Friends and Family Test questionnaire
• To work with the Registered Nurse/ Midwife to support the safe discharge/ transfer of patients from the clinical area.

Housekeeping and Environmental Care

• Will ensure the environment is clean, comfortable, safe, and welcoming to patients, relatives and all health care workers
• Will be aware of and understand; basic infection control techniques, the disposal of sharps and universal safety techniques with regard to spillages.
• Clean and maintain equipment and make ready for use with the relevant labelling.
• Report any faulty or broken equipment to the Registered Nurse/ Midwife and label appropriately
• Deliver specimens, test requests, notes or any charts as requested.
• Escort patients to other departments.
• To have an awareness of monitoring and maintaining, where required, stock levels.
• Keep all storage areas clean and tidy and in good order

Clerical and Reception

• Undertake administrative and clerical duties as required/ in the absence of the ward clerk/ receptionist
• Deal with all enquiries politely and effectively in any circumstances.
• Ensure patients confidentiality and details are maintained at all times.
• Redirect all patients' enquiries to the Registered Nurse/ Midwife.
• Ensure that all information is accurately recorded and files updated and that all documentation is accurately filed as directed.
• Make patient appointments and book patient transport, if required, as directed by the Registered Nurse/ Midwife

Education and Development

• To undertake further educational qualifications, competencies and training in order to increase knowledge and remain updated
• To be aware of and operate within hospital policies and procedures regarding complaints, fire & major incidents etc.
• To participate in own Appraisal, developing and actioning a Personal Development Plan (PDP).
• To attend appropriate educational programmes to develop his/her self and team in accordance with the needs of the service

Communication

• Ensure all communication, which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focusing on improvement and ways to move forward.
• Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions

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Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential criteria

• Completed Care Certificate
• Completed Care Certificate
• Functional skills minimum Level 1 Maths and English as assessed via BKSB (Basic and Key Skills Builder Aptitude) Test or GCSE equivalent.
• Level 2 or 3 Health Care qualification/apprenticeship, or completion of Band 3 Excellence in Care Competencies for existing Band 2 substantive HCSW staff who have worked in the Trust at least 15 months.
• BEACH Course or willingness to undertake

Desirable criteria

• Any further qualifications and training relevant and required by the speciality of this post

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in Theatres or similar
• Demonstrate ability to work in a team

Desirable criteria

• Health and Safety knowledge
• Have good knowledge about sustainability.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Effective communication skills in English written and verbal
• Ability to use own initiative where appropriate
• Confident to deal with patients and members of the public
• Committed
• Ability to deal with complex and sensitive information
• Ability to recognise own limitations
• Possess good time management skills
• Possess good organisational skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• Willingness to undertake further training and development

Desirable criteria

• IT skills awareness

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• Some roles may require weekend shift working across multiple sites
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

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