Healthcare Support Worker

3 months ago

Manchester, United Kingdom The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The Christie is an internationally and nationally recognized Centre for the treatment of cancer and leading experts in cancer care, research and education, based in Manchester.

We are continuously improving and expanding services to provide the highest quality care and treatment, ever more excellent services and real patient benefits. We have been awarded as Outstanding in the recent CQC accreditation.

We are looking for a well-organized, motivated, enthusiastic Band 2 to take up a fundamental role as HCA within our core surgical oncology team. The HCA will deliver all aspects of bedside nursing care for inpatients pre and post operatively. Please see the job description for more information. You will be required to work 37.5 hours over 7 days.

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

- Participating in basic nursing care and procedures by providing personal care to patients, responding to nurse call as required.
- Assisting patients in gaining access to, and in the use of, appropriate toilet facilities including catheter care, measuring and recording bodily waste/fluid balance accurately.
- Assisting in meeting the nutritional needs of patients by assisting in the preparation of patients prior to meals and beverages, giving help and assistance in feeding/drinking as necessary. 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.
- Recording accurate fluid balance
- Handling patient’s personal possessions, ensuring money and valuables are kept securely.
- Enhanced care observation as appropriate
- Support the team in ensuring that patients receive basic cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as required.

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

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.

Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene (inc. skin assessments), grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times. Undertake oral hygiene procedures for patients as per trust protocol.

Assist patients in their mobility requirements, help move and position appropriately to maximise their physical comfort utilising equipment as directed by the multi professional team. Assist in the care of patients’ pressure areas and prevention of pressure ulcers.

Assist in meal service as required in line with Trust hygiene and food handling policy, covering hostess role as required.

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

Welcome and orientate patients, visitors and others to the ward/department and ensure that all communications result in effective customer care.

Assist in the correct procedure of duties relating to last offices for deceased persons. Ensure that all religious and cultural wishes, obligations are adhered with.

Communicate well within the team at all times. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good team working relationship. Proactively help patients and carers to take an active role in care delivery.

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