HCA Ward Ashford

2 months ago

Ashford, United Kingdom Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd Full time

Job summary

There has genuinely never been a better time to join our organisation as we embark on a dynamic and ambitious strategy to expand our services.

We are a healthcare organisation which is genuinely passionate about delivering nothing less than the absolute best in all ours service areas, particularly a patient care that exceeds all expectations. We are fortunate that we have a bespoke team who have been specially selected. Our teams are sincerely valued within our own and other organisations and notably very well respected by our patients, the board, peers, other organisations and extended stakeholders. This is demonstrated through our passion for excellent communication and engagement, success through our investor in people accreditation and positive staff surveys. As an organisation, we recognise and uphold the fact that the right team are our greatest asset.

To support our ambitions and strategy for growth and expansion we are looking to expand our work force in many areas including our nursing teams.

We already provide a variety of services across East Kent, which include all the following and more:

Elective in patient services. Elective day case activity. A wide selection of outpatient activity. Lifestyle and wellbeing services. NHS contractual services including choose and book options.

Main duties of the job

To actively participate in the deliveryof a high standard of patient care and safety under the supervision of atrained nurse

To contribute to the generalenvironment of the hospital and well-being of the patients through membershipof the team

To contribute to the improvement ofservices

About us

Spencer Private Hospitals recognise and value all their staff and are committed to developing a well-trained and flexible workforce.

Staff wellbeing is a priority for the organisation with some perks of employment being -

Free on-site staff carparking Staff discount for treatments Enrolment into a staff pension scheme Investment in staff training Annual salary increment Additional benefits available in line with our NHS colleagues Local retail discounts

We are also fortunate enough to be based in East Kent, arguably one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, often boasting the best weather due to our close proximity to Western Europe and is aptly know by the missive `the Garden of England. We are a short hop across the channel to France with the added bonus of fast rail connections to Europe, London and surrounding areas. The availability of high-quality schools which support grammar school education as well as academy and private schools are all available within the locality.

Our CQC report has a rating of Good and we are now on an improvement trajectory to Outstanding.

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To be able to assist with the maintenance of patients hygiene needs ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.

To report any changes in patients condition or care protocol to the trained staff.

To undertake HLS training annually and recognise deteriorating patients and assist if an emergency situation occurs

To make legible entries in patient documentation, including instructions, requests for investigations, changes in care protocols or patient conditions, with all entries being counter-signed by a trained nurse

Convey any verbal instructions and messages to the appropriate person

Participate in Face to Face and Online Training and Staff Meetings

Assist with the handling and movement of patients in line with Manual Handling Regulations as trained

Escort patients to other departments

Undertake observations of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, urinalysis, height and weight, BMI and glucose monitoring and recording results in documentation and conveying results to a trained nurse. Ensure out of range results are immediately conveyed to trained staff

Perform diagnostics as part of the pre assessment clinic process.

Collection, recording and delivery of specimens within competence.

Venepuncture within competence.

ECGs within Competence

Assist with and participate in multiple procedure clinics within competence

Assist with medication administration of eye drops only in eye clinics only when deemed competent and trained and in line with competencies and when competency documents are complete

Assist with medication storage processes only when deemed competent and trained and in line with competencies and when competency documents are complete

Assist consultants such as checking expiry numbers and batch numbers of medications they are administering, but only when deemed competent and competency document is complete.

Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.

Participate in the IP&C and Cleaning of the equipment and department

Stock up the unit with consumables and monitor stock levels

Participate in the monitoring, servicing and checks of equipment and report any faults in equipment.

Undertake dressing procedures following local recommendations, complying with infection control principles and practice.

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence.

Provide support and encouragement to patients to promote independence as appropriate.

Act as a chaperone, when requested.

Preparation of documentation as directed by trained staff.

Participate in OPD Administration Tasks

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in the provision of care

Desirable

HLS Health and Safety Awareness Moving and Handling Awareness Undertaking Patient Observations

Personal Attributes

Essential

Caring and friendly Ability to listen Supportive to patients Calm under pressure Committed to providing quality patient care

Other

Essential

Flexible working patterns to meet the service needs which will include weekend and evening work

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of health care experience GCSE English or Equivalent

Desirable

NVQ 2/3 Experience of Surgical/Medical Patient Care

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills Motivational skills Ability to problem solve Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately

Desirable

Experience with ICPs Computer skills

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