Band 3 Health Care Assistant- Ckd and Diabetes

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT Full time

Be aware of and adhere to BCHC policies and procedures. Work as part of the CKD and Diabetes team. Carry out care and nursing/therapies interventions within the sphere of their competency under the direction of a qualified registered professional. Implement individual programmes of care delegated by registered professionals.

Assisting the promoting of independence and self management of patients Monitor patient progress and report changes to the registered professional and follow changes made to that care plan. Provide timely and accurate information to registered professionals to allow them to assess and evaluate patient progress. Assist the registered professionals to monitor and provide treatment and care. Ensure timely inputting of relevant activity data within the designated timeframe agreed.

Encourage and support the participation of the patient and their family / carers in their care where it is an agreed element of the care plan. Act to safeguard the patient taking emergency action where necessary, reporting any potential or actual risks to the patient to a senior team member immediately and following the safeguarding policy. Respect the dignity, wishes and beliefs of patients and carers. Maintain patients confidentiality and involve them in shared decision making; and obtain patient consent prior to all interventions.

Order and deliver equipment as directed by a registered professional. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to facilitate the continuity of patient care by working in partnership with the wider health and social care economy. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and stakeholders, utilising electronic methods of communication within Policy and Procedures set out by Information Governance. Maintain clear, accurate, concise and contemporaneous records according to Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust guidelines for clinical record keeping.

Plan and organise own workload considering the priorities set by the coordinating professional. To perform a range of community care procedures and clinical observations of care e.g. blood pressure monitoring, urinalysis, venepuncture and blood glucose monitoring. Order stock and ensure medical equipment is clean and up to date etc.

To undertake lone working within a community setting and be aware of and able to deal with untoward incidences e.g., physical or verbal aggression and can adhere to Trusts guidelines, policies and procedures. Observe, monitor, document and report any changes in the patients condition to a senior member of the team by using own judgement and initiative skills, utilising the appropriate guidelines regarding record keeping e.g. Trust policies/guidelines, NMC, supportive care pathway. Teaching blood glucose monitoring and urinalysis.

Prepare and maintain clinical environments. Raise awareness of local health issues. Act as a support and share good practice with other Health Care Assistants. Assist with Residential and Nursing visits and home visits as required.

To support people diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and diabetes at different stages in a group or one to one basis. Adhere to always maintain Health and Safety principles. Work effectively as a Team member.



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