Healthcare Assistant

4 days ago

Crowborough, United Kingdom Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Health Care Assistant to support us in delivering urgent care at Crowborough Minor Injury Unit for the majority of the time, but also at Lewes Urgent Treatment Centre and Uckfield Minor Injury Unit.

You will work as a member of the Nursing team ensuring the effective and safe delivery of care to patients whilst under the guidance, instruction and supervision of our team of Emergency Nurse & Care Practitioners. The post holder will ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients and their carers whilst in the Unit.

Main duties of the job

Meeting and greeting patients and ensuring they are appropriately registered to the Minor Injury Unit/ Urgent Treatment Centre Undertaking basic assessment of the patient ensuring accurate documentation and undertaking observations where appropriate. Able to demonstrate basic clinical assessment and convey any concerns to the Emergency Nurse or Care Practitioner on duty Perform ECG's, Blood Capillary testing, Snellen eye tests, etc Provide treatments to patients in the form of burns first aid, cleansing wounds, applying dressings, splints, walking boots, plaster casts, etc Maintain accurate written and computerised patient records Book appropriate appointments and follow ups for patients Give out verbal and written advice according to patient's diagnosis Ensures department is clean and tidy and rooms are available for use Initiates emergency treatment where needed within own scope of skills and experience Access and follow Trust Policies and Procedures as required

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.

We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.

Why work for us?

Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options Excellent training and development opportunities Research opportunities Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff Job description

Job responsibilities

Supports the Emergency Nurse, Care Practitioner or medical staff in ensuring the maintenance of high standards of nursing care. Maintains the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleagues at all times Supports the Unit in maintaining accurate documentation including the registering of patients on SystmOne and updating of their personal data Responsible for monitoring, maintaining and ordering of stock items. Ensures that all medical and emergency equipment is kept in a safe condition and is ready for use when required, and that faulty equipment is reported and/or replaced as necessary. Participates in Nursing and Clinical Audit in the unit, collecting information as required. Supports others in the application of local standards, policies and philosophies which further the philosophy of patient centred, individual and evidence based care for all patients. Is aware of legislation and responsibilities under the Health & Safety at work act. Maintains a safe environment with regard to Risk Management policies and procedures. Is aware of and follows policies and procedures with regard to patients, themselves, other members of staff, equipment and the general public. To report personal sickness and absence appropriately. Participates in the Performance Development Review process. To undertake training and professional development as required, complete own Mandatory training and identify own development needs to keep updated as needed and maintain clinical and professional credibility Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good basic education

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

1 year experience in Health Care setting or equivalent

Desirable

Minor Injury or A&E experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Baseline observations skills Evidence of basic wound care management IT literate / must be able to use a computer Excellent written and spoken English

Desirable

Moving & Handling Able to take a 12 lead ECG Plastering skills

Other

Essential

Calm disposition Car owner and driver Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service

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