Senior Healthcare Assistant

7 months ago

Manchester, United Kingdom The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Experience in a phlebotomy and assisting in clinics will be required for this post including venepuncture and CVAD training skills.

You should possess good communication and organizational skills, previous basic IT experience and experience with Haematology/oncology patients.

It is essential that you can work in an orderly and systematic manner, possess good literacy, numeracy, communication, and organizational skills. You should have a caring attitude, as well as the ability to work effectively under direction as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Working hours
- Monday to Friday open hours 8-6

Perform and record patient’s vital signs as directed - temperature, blood pressure, respiration and pulse, oxygen saturations, modified early warning scores, height & weight, urine testing (including Midstream Specimen, 24Hr urine collection, etc.) - as per Trust policy, reporting results to the Registered Nurse on duty, or in their absence to a Medic.

Provide a clinical phlebotomy service demonstrating expertise according to Phlebotomy guidelines and ensure that the samples and specimens are forwarded to appropriate laboratory services. Perform venous cannulation. Carry out central venous catheter bloods and central line care as per trust policy. Have a basic understanding of normal and altered blood values and escalate results as appropriate to the Registered Nurse or in their absence a Medic.

Perform electrocardiograms (ECG) in line with Trust policy and reporting to the Registered Nurse and/or medical staff once completed.

Prepare individual patients and the environment to ensure effective movement and/or handling procedures. Assist patients in their mobility requirements; provide assistance to patients moving from stretchers, wheelchairs and toilets. Assist patients to improve and maximise their mobility, utilising equipment as directed by the multi professional team.

Assist in meal service as required in line with Trust hygiene and food handling policy

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

We are looking for someone who can work well as part of a team and use initiative to decision make independently. Our busy departments require someone hard working, motivated and professional

At the delegation of the Registered Nurse transfer the patient/client from one care area to another, i.e. outpatient’s environment to discharge lounge/ward/other department. Chaperone the patient as required ensuring appropriate support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

**Clinical**:
Assists with the care of patients by

Under the delegation of the Registered Nurse undertake care delivery, record the patient interventions carried out utilising the patients nursing records. These records must be countersigned by the Registered Nurse who delegated the duties.

Demonstrate respect for the individual patient, ensuring religious, cultural and social needs are considered at all times and acknowledge their individual rights.

Where required, assist nursing staff if they are conducting procedures or investigations.

Assisting patients in gaining access to, and in the use of, appropriate toilet facilities including catheter care, measuring and recording body waste/fluid balance accurately.

Ensure patient’s nutritional needs are met by assisting in the preparation of patients prior to meals and beverages, giving help and assistance in feeding/drinking as necessary. Record intake on food charts, where in place. Support nutritional monitoring by weighing patients.

Assist, direct and escort patients/visitors where and when appropriate.

Ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and escalating any concerns.

Fluid balance monitoring.

Handling patient’s personal possessions, ensuring money and valuables are kept securely.

Speciating one-to-one as appropriate.

Carrying out of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as required

Complete all appropriate documentation relevant to care provided and update patient’s named nurse / shift coordinator where required.

Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene, grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal pr

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