Health Care Assistant

4 weeks ago

Brighton, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated team player to join our dynamic children's' and young people's surgical ward; we have a full time opportunity available.

This post offers an excellent learning opportunity for an experienced Health Care Assistant wishing to work in the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital so we are looking for a committed, adaptable, and hardworking HCA with good interpersonal and communication skills who has ideally had experience with children.

Our surgical ward is a 12 bedded unit that looks after children with a wide variety of surgical conditions. The role will involve some patient care as well as duties involving stocking equipment and assisting the nursing staff.

We will offer you an orientation programme in a great working atmosphere with a friendly team, and we have links with the University of Brighton and Sussex should you wish to continue your professional education.

Main duties of the job

Assists nursing staff with the individual care needs of children within the clinical area.Assists other nursing staff with the implementation and evaluation of planned care. After appropriate training and assessment undertakes a range of basic observations and personal care under the supervision and direction of the supervising nurse. , recording observations, Electrocardiogram recordings, application of plaster of Paris backslabs, removal of plaster of Paris, ward urinalysis test, sweat test and blood glucose monitoring Undertakes routine recordings of height, weight and blood pressure on all children attending out patient clinics, recording theinformation in the patient records. Articulates concerns about the welfare/well-being of any child to a registered nurse immediately. Awareness of emergency procedures and how to activate them when needed. Maintains the privacy and dignity of children and carers. Escorts well children and their families to other departments at the direction of the supervising nurse. Participates in programmes of play/education applicable to the clinical environment

For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look afterourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To take personal responsibility for identifying own training needs for mandatory and statutory training, to discuss these with line manager ensuring that appropriate dates are attended. To actively contribute to the implementation of the infection control policy, which will involve scrupulous personal hand washing and teaching others to do the same. Strict adherence to universal precautions, and teaching other staff and the public to do the same. Strict following of screening isolation and decontamination regimes and ensuring that others do the same. To actively support the documentation initiatives within the Trust, taking personal responsibility to document assessments and care given in line with Nurse Midwifery Council Standards. To act as an ambassador for the organisation and nursing profession. Contributes to maintaining an environment suitable to the needs of children and families in accordance with Health and Safety and Infection Control. Participates in maintaining a tidy, well-stocked and safe clinical environment. Participation in the correct disposal of clinical/non-clinical waste in accordance with Trust policy. Duty of personal care in relation to equipment, patient valuables and stock control. Inputs data using computerised record system as directed by supervising nurse. Adheres to policies, guidelines and protocols. Assists medical staff with procedures.

For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

Experience working with children Maths and English qualification

Desirable

Previous HCA experience

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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