Healthcare Assistant

4 months ago

London, United Kingdom Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

10 Hammersmith Broadway is a modern sexual health and HIV centre in West London and we are looking to recruit a health care assistant to join the team and service. This role is a rare opportunity to develop skills in both sexual health and HIV.

The main aspects of the role include clinical duties including direct patient care under supervision, assisting the Multi professional team in the delivery of a high standard of care to patients attending for Sexual, Reproductive health and HIV care. Other aspects include housekeeping and administration duties and overseeing the maintenance of a safe environment for both patients and staff.

We are looking for individuals who are motivated, enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work with a team in an innovative sexual health setting.

In return, you will join a team of friendly skilled experienced doctors, sexual health / HIV nurses, health advisers and admin staff responsible for delivering a high standard of care to patients. We have a full in-house and Multidisciplinary Education programme.

The post holders will be expected to work flexibly within the clinic and at outreach settings in the local community when applicable.

This advert will close early if a high number of applicants are received.

A Health Care Assistant (HCA) is a member of the health care team who works under the supervision of a registered health or social care professional. A HCA can undertake a range of roles within their
overall job and their level of responsibility will be appropriate/ commensurate to the level of knowledge and skills they have acquired.

To participate, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse/ Midwife, in the delivery of patient care to a defined client group, in accordance with the philosophy of care which enables clients to maintain their skills and maximize the potential to achieve independence. Work as part of an effective and caring team.

The post holder works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse/ Midwife. They will work within the boundaries of their existing and developing skills at all times. The post holder is expected to
maintain high standards of care, managing their time, tasks and resources effectively.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East.

We have nearly 7,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children’s, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.

We’re one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We’re also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff says they’re engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.

Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as ‘Good’ in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of ‘Good’. We’ve also been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating for ‘use of resources’ by an NHS Improvement inspection.

Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing significant Capital year on year in our estate. We have recently completed a £30m expansion of our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and are planning an ambitious £60m development of an Ambulatory Diagnostics Centre at West Middlesex.

**Skills**:
Under direct supervision assists with the delivery of care as described by the Registered Nurse.

Assist patients with general hygiene needs reporting any changes in patients’ condition.

Assist the patient to dress appropriately.

Safeguard patients own belongings and space.

Under supervision take and record the patient’s observations (e.g. temperature, skin assessment) as required, and inform the registered nurse of any observed changes in the patient’s condition. See Skills Sheet/Competency booklet for further details.

Support the Registered Nurse in meeting and recording patients’ elimination needs. Report any changes identified and record quantities and frequency on the relevant charts appropriately.

Work with the Registered Nurse to gain knowledge and understanding of providing pressure area care and the use of aid

Work with the Registered Nurse to gain knowledge of mobilisation aids and their correct and safe use.

Assist the Registered Nurse in the moving, handling and positioning of patients to meet clinical need, adhering to the Trust Moving and Handling policy at all times - 1.10 Report physical
and psychological changes in patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse, ensuring pain and distress are acted on promptly.

Have an awareness of patient

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