Healthcare Assistant - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description
Band 2


Main area

  • Specialist Receiving Unit
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Grade

  • Band 2
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Contract

  • Permanent
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Hours

  • Full time hours per week
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Site

  • City Campus
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Town

  • Nottingham
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Salary
- £20,270 - £21,318 per annum
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Salary period

  • Yearly
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Closing

  • Today at 23:59Job overview


The Specialist Receiving Unit (SRU) is an emergency admissions unit that receives patients from four main specialities including Haematology, Renal, Oncology and Infectious Diseases.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 2 Health Care Assistant to join a diverse and motivated team that is dedicated to high quality patient care.

The largest proportion of patients that are admitted to SRU are patients with cancer who have become unwell during their treatment.

We pride ourselves on team work and delivering the best quality care for patients and their loved ones.

We are a highly innovative team and support any member of staff in developing and implementing improvement ideas to improve patient or staff experience.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to;

Carry out a number of designated tasks, of which will involve direct care, in support of and under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team. Follow appropriate training and assessment; undertake clinical and non-clinical duties in support of the registered nurse.


Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, carry out nursing procedures following verification of competency and assist with the care and treatment of patients.


This will include assisting with the comfort and hygiene needs of patients which will include washing/bathing, oral care, escorting to toilet, assisting with bed pans/commodes, making beds and dealing with dirty linen in accordance with procedures.

Assisting the registered staff in some areas with taking and recording patients' temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure and completing patient fluid balance charts.

Working for our organisation

The Specialist Receiving Unit accepts emergency admissions from a range of specialties including Oncology, Haematology, Renal, and Infectious Diseases.

Our team is tight knit and work well together, we pride ourselves on team work.

We recognise responsibility to ensure that staff are developed and stimulated within their environment in order to achieve vision and deliver care that reflects the values and behaviors of the Trust.

We offer excellent opportunities for training and development.

The ward currently has a clinical educator in post available to support you with any development you wish to undertake and will also organise a full and in-depth induction to the job role and area.


On SRU we use a self roster system, so you have the opportunity to help pick your upcoming shifts, this is highly valued among the team members who use it.

Annual leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities


Assisting with meeting the dietary needs of patients which will include distribution of drinks and meals and helping patients to eat and drink as required.

Assisting with the admissions process.


Make verbal reports to senior nursing staff regarding the patients in the ward as necessary, following this up with written documentation as needed.

Direct and escort patients and visitors around the clinic/ward and to other departments.

Ensure that patients are helped to retain their dignity and individuality.

Reporting back to registered staff all concerns about the patient's condition.

Take all responsible steps to ensure the safe-keeping of patients' property, in accordance with Patients' Property Procedure.

Be aware of the need for confidentiality both in written and spoken word.


To comply with all Trust policies with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.


Report all accidents and untoward incidents to the nurse in charge of the area and complete an incident form in accordance with Trust policy.

Report problems with equipment and facilities to the nurse in charge.


Be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop oneself and to strive to increase personal knowledge.

Housekeeping


  • Prepare beds, trolleys and equipment ready for admission.
  • Assist in unpacking, checking and storing supplies delivered to the area, reporting when stocks are low.
  • Keep clinical area safe, clean and tidy.
General

  • Carry out expected role without the need for constant supervision although recognising limitations and seeking direction when necessary.
  • Use initiative in planning daily and weekly routines.
  • Make a contribution to the development of patient care and setting standards.
  • Maintain good communication with other staff, patients and visitors including answering the telephone in a courteous and professional manne
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