Health Care Assistant

6 months ago

Haywards Heath, United Kingdom 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Health Care Assistant - Band 2

Full Time 37.5 hrs/wk between the hours of 08:30 to 17:00

The Health Care Assistant is expected to actively participate as a member of the nursing team and is responsible for contributing towards the smooth and efficient running of the department, particularly in the areas of Ultrasound scanning and Fluoroscopy.

The Health Care Assistant will assist the nurses, sonographers, radiographers and radiologists in giving individualised care to the patients.

This post is based at Princess Royal Hospital.

Haywards Heath has easy access to the South Downs National Park and is within one hour of London by train.

We require enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly team in the Imaging Department at PRH, rotating occasionally to RSCH and HPC.

You will be required to assist qualified nurses, radiographers and radiologists in giving a high standard of quality care to our patients and will support the team in the smooth running of the department.

You will be required to work as part of the multidisciplinary team, maintaining a professional and caring manner.

You will gain a variety of experiences working in various areas of the department including the Ultrasound Department, Fluoroscopy and CT Scanner.

Previous nursing experience is desirable but full training will be given.

Support will be provided to help you develop your skills within this speciality.

In return for your commitment to us we will provide on-going support for your professional development, as well as a friendly, challenging and stimulating work environment.

For informal visits, which are strongly recommended, please contact Mac Chinehasha at PRH on 01444 441 881 ext 65705.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

To actively work at all times within the Trust policies and statutory legislation including emergency resuscitation and manual handling procedures.

To maintain confidentiality of all information obtained through professional attendance on patients or through clinical access.

To be active in enhancing own knowledge base.

To act competently and demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the basic principles of imaging and its effect on the patient.

Participate as a member of the department team providing the highest standard of holistic care and ensuring effective communication with other members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT)

Undertake housekeeping duties such as cleaning couches, disposal of linen cleaning and tidying up etc. in accordance with hospital policy. To actively participate in the day to day up keep of stock levels and cleanliness within the Imaging Department.

Knowledge of Trust Policies on infection control, disposal of sharps and clinical waste, manual handling and control of substances hazardous to health.

Report any change in patient condition or any problem or hazard within the department to the nurse in charge.

To have good IT knowledge of the Radiology Information System (CRIS), booking patients on, confirming patients, inputting clinical details etc

Provide clerical assistance on receptions, photocopying and sending out appointments.

To have the knowledge to appropriately prepare screening rooms and equipment for a wide variety of procedures i.e. biopsies, herniogram, defeacating proctogram, micturating cystogram, arthrogram etc

Collaborate with the nursing team and radiologist to ensure the correct preparation of patients prior to their procedure. I.e. checking blood results, NBM status and baseline observations.

Observe patients post procedure, checking observations and reporting any concerns to the nurse in charge.

Transferring patients post procedure to recovery.

Correctly identifying and preparing patients for the appropriate p

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