Health care Assistant

1 month ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT Full time

Job summary

The post holder will work as part of the cardiac service and will provide a caring service for individuals within their own homes and whilst attending community clinics under the direction of a registered professional. The post holder will work in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care and voluntary agencies to promote independence, They will be expected to work multi professionally, supporting all team members' roles and contribute to the future development of the service.

The post holder will be expected to work flexible hours as required by the team to maintain service provision.

Main duties of the job

Work as part of the Cardiac Service. Carry out care and nursing/therapies, interventions within the sphere of their competency under the direction of a qualified registered professional. Monitor patient progress and report back to the registered professional staff and follow any changes made by them to the patient's management plan, providing feedback at all times. Provide timely and accurate information to registered nurses and/or therapists to allow them to assess and evaluate patient progress. Assist the Cardiac Nurses to monitor and provide treatment, care and rehabilitation Ensure timely inputting of relevant activity data. Act to safeguard the patient taking emergency action where necessary, reporting any potential or actual risks to the patient to a senior team member immediately and following the safeguarding policy. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and stakeholders, utilising electronic methods of communication within Policy and Procedures set out by Information Governance. To perform a range of community care procedures and clinical observations of care recording & monitoring blood pressure, urinalysis, venepuncture, taking a 12 lead ECG reading and handing to a registered nurse to interpret the results; order stock and ensure medical equipment is clean, up-to-date and accessible to use etc.

About us

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from people irrespective of age, gender, race and disability.

The Trust operates a No Smoking policy.

Whilst the post holder will be based at Boldmere clinic, this is a Trust wide appointment and travel around the Trust may be required.

The Trust attaches great importance to sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. It is therefore the responsibility of all members of staff to ensure that the Trusts resources are used efficiently with minimum wastage throughout their daily activities.

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) is committed to providing dignity in care for all our patients and service users across the Trust.

The Trust is committed to minimising any risks of healthcare associated infection to patients, visitors and staff. All employees must attend Infection Prevention and Control training as required for their post. Employees must be familiar with and comply with Infection Prevention and Control policies available on the Intranet.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Be aware of and adhere to BCHC policies and procedures.

2. Work as part of the Cardiac Service; with both the Cardiac Rehab and Heart Failure teams.

3. Carry out care and nursing/therapies, interventions within the sphere of their competency under the direction of a qualified registered professional.

4. Assist with promoting the independence and self-management of all patients.

5. Monitor patient progress and report back to the registered professional staff and follow any changes made by them to the patients management plan, providing feedback at all times.

6. Provide timely and accurate information to registered nurses and/or therapists to allow them to assess and evaluate patient progress.

7. Assist the Cardiac Nurses to monitor and provide treatment, care and rehabilitation.

8. Ensure timely inputting of relevant activity data within the designated timeframe agreed.

9. Encourage and support the participation of the patient and their family / carers in their care where it is an agreed element of the care plan.

10. Act to safeguard the patient taking emergency action where necessary, reporting any potential or actual risks to the patient to a senior team member immediately and following the safeguarding policy.

11. Respect the dignity, wishes and beliefs of patients and carers; involve them in shared decision making and obtain patient consent prior to all interventions.

12. Order, deliver and install equipment as directed by a registered professional.

13. Participate in handover and multidisciplinary meetings to facilitate the continuity of patient care and/or therapy programmes by working in partnership with the wider health and social care economy.

14. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and stakeholders, utilising electronic methods of communication within Policy and Procedures set out by Information Governance.

15. Maintain clear, accurate, concise and contemporaneous records according to Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust guidelines for clinical record keeping.

16. Plan and organise own workload taking into account the priorities set by the co-ordinating professional and / or team leader.

17. To perform a range of community care procedures and clinical observations of care recording & monitoring blood pressure, urinalysis, venepuncture, taking a 12 lead ECG reading and handing to a registered nurse to interpret the results; order stock and ensure medical equipment is clean, up-to-date and accessible to use etc.

18. Adhere to lone working within a community setting and be aware of and able to deal with untoward incidences physical or verbal aggression and are able to adhere to Trusts guidelines, policies and procedures.

19. Observe, monitor, document and report any changes in the patients condition to a senior member of the team by using own judgement and initiative skills, utilising the appropriate guidelines in regard to record keeping Trust policies / guidelines, NMC, supportive care pathways.

Education and Development

1. Participate in regular individual or group supervision with a registered professional/s.

2. Ensure completion of all mandatory training and any further training required to fulfil the role as agreed during PDR / staff appraisal.

3. Able to participate and collect data when undertaking surveys and audits.

4. Participate in providing support and advice, offering own community experience to new members of staff or to students working on placement within the team.

To undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant team leader / service manager.

To minimise the Trusts environmental impact wherever possible, including recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing / copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating / cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. Where the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment, the post holder will consider the environmental impact of purchases.

Key Relationships

Establish and maintain effective communication and working relations with the following:

Head of Specialist Services Cardiac Service Lead Heart Failure Specialist Nurse Team Leader Cardiac Specialist Nurse Team Leader

Community Heart Failure Specialist Team

Cardiac Rehabilitation Team

Consultant Cardiologists

Secondary care providers

Tertiary care providers

GPs and practice staff

Internal and external stakeholders

British Heart Foundation,

Social Care and Health Agencies

Voluntary Services.

Person Specification

Training and education

Essential

NVQ level III in Health and Social Care or Equivalent. Phlebotomy trained / able to take bloods 12 lead ECG trained and competent & able to obtain an accurate ECG for qualified staff to report

Desirable

Experience and understanding of the NHS and health care systems.

Skills and experience

Essential

Excellent Literacy and Numeracy Skills.

Desirable

Experience and understanding of the NHS and health care systems.

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