Senior Healthcare Assistant

5 months ago


Plymouth, United Kingdom University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Full time

The post holder is a member of the MIU Team, working under the direction of the Nurse Practitioners (NP), to maintain a safe and high standard of care. The Health Care Assistant (HCA) may be directed to fulfil certain clinical tasks by the NP under direct supervision. Once the HCA is trained and assessed that they can demonstrate competency, they may then perform that task without direct supervision.

**Location**: Based at Kingsbridge MIU with expectation to rotate to UTC Cumberland, Derriford UTC, Tavistock MIU as required.

37.5hrs / week as rostered shifts 0900-1700hrs at Kingsbridge MIU to cover service 7 days / week including Public Holidays. Rotational shifts to other units may include, early, mid, late shifts 7 days a week including Public Holidays.

**Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.**

To assist the Nurse Practitioner in fulfilling his/her role in the physical and psychological care of patients and be aware of the need to assist relatives and carers. To report as soon as possible, to the senior nurse, any problems that may arise.

Comply with the quality indicator requirements for type 3 A&E/UTC/MIU departments in England.

**Complete and monitor patient clinical observations**: ensuring own documentation is completed to the MIU agreed standard.

Monitoring stock levels
- both clinical and other stores utilised within the clinical area

Maximising use of resources, time, and equipment. Ensuring defects are reported and monitoring repairs are carried out.

Maintaining safety of patients, relatives. carers and staff. Reporting incidences, safeguarding issues and completing Datix when required

In the absence of the Receptionist undertake administrative tasks

Individual MIU key tasks as negotiated by the Manager.

To be aware of and abide by UHP & Health Authority approved policies, i.e. child protection, infection control, standards and quality initiatives.

The post holder is required to take reasonable care for his/her own health & safety and that of other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions.

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