Lead Hca Band 3
6 months ago
An exciting, substantive opportunity has arisen within Erme Ward for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant.
Erme Ward is a 42-bedded neurosurgical ward and forms the South West Neurosurgical Centre. We have a recognised Level 1 area within the ward, caring for acutely unwell patients, those stepping down from Neuro ICU and patients who have had prolonged or complex surgery. The ward is staffed by an experienced and dedicated team of nurses, health care assistants and allied health professionals, caring for a range of emergency and elective patients undergoing a variety of neurosurgical procedures.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
To assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses.
To carry out care / other duties under indirect supervision.
To supervise junior health care assistants making a contribution to their training and development.
To undertake specific extended skills
Support care on a day - to - day for all patients in the clinical area under indirect supervision.
Contribute to resource management
Whether you are bringing past neurosurgical experience or wanting to gain experience of working in a busy department as part of a Major Trauma Centre, we really do want to hear from you. We value the personal skills, experience and qualities that every member of staff brings, creating a diverse, knowledgeable and supportive team. If you are passionate about patient care and making a difference then we want to hear from you.
You’ll work alongside an experienced team of Consultants, doctors, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, neurosurgical nurses and healthcare assistants as well as a dedicated therapy team which is based on the ward in a purpose built rehabilitation gym.
We form the South West Neurosurgical Centre which is part of the Major Trauma Centre for the region which supports a varied and large population across both Devon and Cornwall. We are extending our bed base to encompass a 42 bedded Unit which will consist of 14 Level 1 beds and 28 Level 0 step down beds. Patients can be admitted from various sources including the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit here at UHP Derriford as well as taking admissions from the other Trauma Units located within the South West.
We are a forward thinking department with an emphasis on staff development, we have 2 Clinical Educators based in the department who deliver up to date training for all your learning needs. There is also access to CPD funding at University level so there is always something new to learn.
Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence. This includes all aspects of care from admission to discharge.
To Manage, under indirect supervision, own workloads within clinical area and competencies of the post
Carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting all changes in patients condition to senior staff.
Undertake the escort of patients to and from Theatre/other Departments once the escorting module has been successfully completed, under the direction of the registered nurse.
To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising, recording and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
To carry out observations of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all finding to senior staff.
To complete documentation for manual handling charts, to be assessment by registered staff.
To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and to be able to advise and refer patients on where to access information.
Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registered practitioner.
To main his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work area.
To participate in the training and development of junior staff on the ward and participate in the supervision and support of trainee Health Care Assistants.
Act as a mentor to new health Care Assistants & HCA Trainees, participating in induction programs and on - going development of their practice.
To promote and safeguard the wellbeing of patients, their families and colleagues
To participate in the development and implementation of ward area policy and nursing strategies.
To supervise and share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the ward and stock control.
To respect the confidential information, in line with the Trust policy Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose this information.
To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies
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