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Patient Care Assistant

2 months ago


Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

The Breast Care Unit is seeking a dedicated, dependable, and motivated individual to become a part of our team as a Band 2 Patient Care Assistant on a permanent basis.

In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals to support registered nurses and senior clinical personnel in the planning, delivery, and assessment of patient care.

Our team is committed to delivering exceptional, personalized care to our clients while ensuring their privacy and dignity are upheld at all times. Training will include:

  • Implementing nursing care plans in outpatient clinics, wound care clinics, on wards, and assisting in surgical settings.
  • Supporting Breast Care Nurse Practitioners in the effective management of the breast care service.
  • Ensuring the smooth operation of outpatient clinics and taking responsibility for training Healthcare Assistants.

Key Responsibilities

The Trust believes that every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of care provided to our clients.

You are expected to actively contribute to the Trust's clinical governance initiatives by:

  • Participating in quality improvement activities such as training on valuing patient experiences or clinical audits.
  • Identifying and managing risks through incident reporting and conducting risk assessments.
  • Adhering to Trust policies, guidelines, and procedures.
  • Continuously developing your skills through ongoing professional development and an annual personal development plan agreed upon with your line manager.

All clinical staff responsible for documenting in health or social care records must comply with the Trust's standards for record-keeping.

About Our Organization

Why join us? We operate in an integrated manner with allied health professionals in the community, fostering a motivated and compassionate team environment for both patients and colleagues.

Our team values flexibility and promotes a healthy work-life balance, offering a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond just salary.

Some of the additional benefits available to our employees include:

  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Childcare services at our day nursery
  • Generous holiday entitlement, starting at 27 days per year (for full-time employees) plus bank/public holidays
  • Staff discounts
  • Opportunities for career development and training
  • Employee support services, including access to a 24-hour helpline

Our workforce is compassionate, dedicated, inclusive, and focused on quality. We emphasize solutions and leverage individuals' strengths. We encourage innovative thinking and embrace change to drive improvements.

If you align with our values and vision and are passionate about working with individuals to address their needs, you could be a valuable addition to our Torbay and South Devon team.

Job Responsibilities

  • Adhering to established policies and procedures to maintain high standards of patient care.
  • Completing necessary documentation and outcomes during clinics and ensuring the return of notes and x-rays.
  • Facilitating the effective operation of outpatient clinics in collaboration with Consultants and Breast Care Nurse Practitioners.
  • Being attentive to patients' physical, social, and psychological needs and reporting to a registered nurse as necessary.
  • Chaperoning and assisting medical staff with required procedures in clinics.
  • Ensuring the confidentiality of all patient information at all times.

For comprehensive vacancy details, please refer to the attached Job Description/Person Specification.

We encourage you to reflect on your suitability for the position in your supporting information based on the role requirements or person specification.

Qualifications and Training

Essential:

  • Good general education.

Desirable:

  • Basic dressings course.
  • Health and Social Care Level 2 Qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

  • Experience working in a team environment.
  • Recent experience in an acute hospital setting.

Desirable:

  • Experience in outpatient care.