Senior Health Care Support Worker

1 day ago

Keighley, United Kingdom Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Full time

To provide care activities under the direction of a registered nurse or registered medical practitioner.
To participate in the provision of needs and the implementation of programmes of care seeking advice appropriately, undertaking the agreed on going clinical activities e.g. minor dressings/ assisting with administration of medicines/eye drops, working unsupervised at offsite clinics, patient clinical observations e.g. blood pressure measurement (for which you will have NVQ evidence to prove competence)
To demonstrate his/her own skills to new or junior members of staff.
To contribute to the ongoing support of patients, relatives and friends.
To undertake Ophthalmology testing such as Visual Acuity, OCTs, Fields
In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution
Promotes equality and anti-discriminatory practice for all individuals, contributing to the protection of vulnerable individuals from abuse.
Prepare patients for examination by the doctor chaperoning when necessary. Assist patients with basic care needs e.g. toileting, dressings, weighing etc.
Setting up of clinical areas by providing the correct equipment for each speciality, promoting, monitoring and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace.
Routine administrative/clerical tasks either manually or by telephone/computer.
Provide good communication with all disciplines within Outpatient departments, paying particular attention to patients and relatives. Ensuring they are treated with respect and dignity at all times.
Have due regard for patient’s safety and property. Maintain a working knowledge of emergency procedures e.g. cardiac arrest, fire and attend annual mandatory training. Be aware of and ensure security policies are adhered to at the individual peripheral sites. Have awareness of issues related to infection control.
To maintain the smooth running of clinics off site without the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, be aware of own limitations and recognize the necessity of reporting incidents directly to Sister.
Prepare for and undertake agreed clinical activities with clients.
To undertake Ophthalmology testing such as Visual Acuity, OCTs, Fields
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

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