Healthcare Assistant

5 months ago

Northampton, United Kingdom Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Full time

Health Care Assistant (Band 2) - Dryden Cardiology ward

We are currently looking to recruit a Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our busy Dryden/ Cardiology ward at Northampton General Hospital.

Do you have a minimum of six months experience in the last 12 months, working in a role where you provide physical care to others? Have you been involved in care of patients who have experienced any cardiac problems? Are you passionate about moving your career forward; then we would really like to hear from you.

The Dryden wardis a specialised unit designed to treat people with serious or acute cardiac conditions. We are looking for individuals who are currently working as HCA’s and inspire to making a positive contribution and have the desire to care for our patients to the highest standards and to treat our patients with the dignity and respect they deserve.

qualifications to help you with your further career decisions.

To work as an effective member of the team, providing care for patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse. Promote good communication that supports the dignity and care of the patients. Assist in maintaining a safe working environment and the provision of care.

At all times adhere to statutory, mandatory, directorate guidance and the Trust’s Health Care Assistants Code of Conduct.

The role will provide you with an excellent development opportunity and role specific training will be provided, which will be supported by a competency package and mentorship. If you are successful at interview we will provide you with career advice and a review of your

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in the provision of nursing care under the supervision of a qualified nurse in relation to:
Corporate Responsibilities

Provide clear and concise written documentation as per Trust guidance.

Complete data inputting as required

Supporting Clinical Excellence

Have the ability and knowledge to deal with an emergency situation.

Report any concerns / incidents relating to patient health, safety of the environment to an assistant practitioner or qualified nurse

Supporting Patient Excellence

Assisting patients in all aspects of their activities of daily living including personal hygiene needs.

Meeting the patients nutritional needs including supporting patients at meal times, completion of fluid balance charts, food charts and reporting any concerns to the qualified nurse.

Assist patients in meeting their continence needs, including taking them to the toilet, providing a commode, monitoring urine and bowel movements. Reporting any abnormalities to an assistant practitioner or qualified nurse

Take and record vital signs as requested, including temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure, oxygen saturation and Early Warning Score (EWS) and to report any findings/abnormalities to the qualified nurse.

Manual handling of patients after establishing best method, following completion of the assessment form by an assistant practitioner or qualified nurse.

Maintain safety of patients, personal clothing and property in accordance with agreed policies related to security and confidentiality.

The collection of specimens, including stool, urine, MSU, CSU, sputum and wound swabs in accordance with Trust policies/guidelines.

Undertake admission details and observations and report outcome immediately to qualified nurse for review and signature and plan.

Provide clear and concise verbal communication to patients, clients and multi
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