Healthcare Assistant

6 months ago

London, United Kingdom Fortius Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Job Title **Health Care Assistant

**Department **Inpatient Wards

**Line Manager **Senior Staff Nurse

**Location **Fortius Clinic London, 66 Wigmore Street

**Contract type **Permanent Full-time 37.5/week

**Salary **Circa £23,000 - £28,000 pa, dependent on experience

**Job Overview**:
The post holder will need to deliver a high standard of individualised nursing care in a fast-paced unit to patients and their relatives.

**Purpose of Job**

Support registered nurses in the assessment of care and participate without direct supervision in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients admitted to the Inpatient department.

**Dimensions**:

- Prioritise own workload after the Registered Nurse has prescribed the care required by each patient
- Work within the boundaries of his/her existing knowledge and skills at all times.

**Principal Accountabilities**
- Assist with admission, pre-operative care and discharge of patients.
- Manage the clinical observations on patients, recording and reporting any abnormalities or change in patients’ condition and escorting when appropriate.
- Accurately test urine and record results.
- Accurately measure height, weight and body mass index for all patients.
- Perform ECG on patient on request of staff nurse.
- Assist with preparing and serving refreshments and beverages.
- Liaise effectively with nursing staff, multi-disciplinary teams and other allied health professionals.
- Make appropriate and objective written entries in patient records, keeping them accurate and up to date.
- Share responsibility for the cleanliness and the day-to-day maintenance of the ward.
- Assist the ward administrator with preparing patients notes from admission and filing of notes on discharge.
- Be committed to working flexibly within a dynamic environment, responding to the changing needs of the service.
- Contribute to the evaluation of complaints, incidents and accidents.
- Work within and be aware of the organisations clinical policies and guidelines.
- Assist with laundry deliveries to the ward, ensuring linen is stored and disposed of correctly.

**Main Contacts**
- Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, Ward Staff, Lead Nurse, Theatre Staff, Medical Secretaries, Physiotherapists, Front of House Staffs, Consultants, Other medical staff, Recovery Staff, Porters, Housekeeping, Ward administrators, Patients, Relatives and carers.

**Decisions and Impact**
- Be able to manage and prioritise own workload without direct supervision.
- Work within own level of competence, recognise own limitations and know when to ask for help and guidance.
- Escalate concerns to a senior member of staff.

**Complexity**
- Assisting the registered nurse in an ever-changing environment while continuing to meet the demands of a responsive nursing service.
- Focus on patient care with some guidance but without direct supervision.

Essential Criteria

Minimum of 2 years previous HCA experience ideally in NHS/private healthcare sector

Basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills

NVQ 3 in Healthcare (or equivalent)

Previous experience in working in a inpatient ward

Competent in clinical procedures and observations relating to this role

Able to work in a team but use their own initiative

Fluent communicator (written and verbal) and good interpersonal skills

Good organisational skills and ability to multi-task

Flexible, helpful and caring

Good IT skills

**Equality & Diversity**

All Fortius employees must have respect for every individual, treating everyone with dignity, courtesy, fairness and consideration, and welcoming and accepting differences between people. It is the responsibility of every employee to work towards the elimination of all discrimination and prejudice.

**Health & Safety**

All Fortius employees have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable Fortius to meet its own legal duties.

**Infection Control**

It is the responsibility of all staff to recognise their role in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff to minimise the risk of avoidable Healthcare Associated Infection. Employees are responsible for ensuring that they are fully aware of the Fortius Infection Prevention and Control policies.

**Quality Governance**

All Fortius employees must adhere to Fortius policies and procedures and seek advice on these when in doubt as to their scope and applicability.

Employees are specifically reminded that they must respect the confidentiality of all information they have access to during their employment including personal data.

**Values**

All Fortius staff are expected to display and aspire to the Fortius Values.

**Making it Happen**

Be proactive in keeping the service under review, making recommendations and implementing change

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