Healthcare Assistant - Chelmsford, United Kingdom - Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team on a permanent full-time or part-time basis.

As a member of the Care Team, you will assist qualified staff in delivering a caring band effective, patient focused service in keeping with the aims, objectives and standards of the Trust.

You will assist with the maintenance of a safe care environment including preparing and clearing rooms and equipment with particular reference to infection control and safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Under guidance from qualified staff, sensitive and appropriate clinical care is delivered to meet individuals' needs, respecting personal dignity and beliefs.

Information is handled and exchanged with care, accuracy and sensitivity, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

Management of Patient Care

Supports RN in assessment of patient

Performs clinical baseline observations

Orientates patient and relatives to the ward environment

Follows plan of care, reports any changes in the patient's condition

Contributes with suggestions and ideas for action

Reports results of any intervention

Records and documents episodes of care in accordance with guidelines

Performs ECG recordings.

Liaises with other departments and members of the multidisciplinary team as directed by the nurse in charge.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be.

Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.