Healthcare Assistant

3 months ago

Sidcup, United Kingdom Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Are you good at multi-tasking? Would you like to be part of a team preparing adult patients for their surgical admission?

You would be required to work as a member of the surgical pre-operative team under the direction of the trained nursing staff. Your role would include undertaking a range of investigations required to assess the patient's fitness for surgery.

Skills required would include accurately obtaining patient observations, ECGs, blood samples, urine samples, MRSA and CRE/Candida Auris swabs.

Good communication skills are essential between patients, pre-operative assessment staff and the multi-professional team. Additionally, you may be asked to perform some clerical duties. This will include answering telephone enquiries, filing and preparing of medical notes and some basic computer work.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Please note, this post may close earlier than the given closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

To work as a member of the nursing team under the supervision of the trained nurses on the Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic. Carrying out basic initial assessment of the patients attending the clinic. To provide support for the Registered Nursing staff in maintaining a stable a stable and safe environment. Where appropriate provide clerical support to trained nurses in the clinical area.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Gives and maintains a high standard of patient care at all times, ensuring the dignity and self-esteem of the patient is preserved.

Is aware of the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of the patient and endeavours to meet these at all times.

Undertakes height, weight, Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respiratory rates, Oxygen Saturation levels and urine tests

Performs infection control screening as directed by the Infection Control Policy

Escorts patients and accompanies them to other wards, departments, hospitals etc. as requested by the nurse-in-charge

Is aware of the location of resuscitation/emergency equipment and procedures

Participate in collecting data for the purpose of audit.

Following training, undertakes Electrocardiogram and Phlebotomy on selected patients

Monitoring of stock items and ordering as required.

Please see attached job description for further information.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

Word Processing/IT Skills Personal development with a view for doing an NVQ

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Previous knowledge of HCA role

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of HCA role

Desirable

Surgical experience

Personal Attributes

Essential

Flexible and adaptable Excellent interpersonal skills Willingness to learn

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