Health Care Assistant - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Description

Band 2

Main area

Eye Casualty and Laser Suite

Grade

Band 2

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part time 19 hours per week

Job ref
A

Site

Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust
QMC Campus, Eye Casualty and Laser Suite

Town

Nottingham

Salary
- £22,383 per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

04/09/2023 23:59

Job overview

Eye Casualty and Laser Suite is based at Queens Medical Centre and is part of Nottingham University Hospitals Trust. It is a fast paced department we care for patients experiencing ophthalmological issues.

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic healthcare assistants to join our dynamic team to provide high quality patient care.

As a HCA you will play a pivotal role in supporting the registered nurses in delivering the care and clinical skills for the patients within Eye Casualty and Laser Suite.

Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience.

Becoming part of our team will enable you to reach your full potential while helping us to maximise performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse population we care for.

We welcome informal visits.

Eye Casualty is currently open from 07:00 until 22:00 hours and 7 days a week so any applicants must be able to work flexibly for those hours and on any of those days.

It is a busy but very interesting and specialised area to work in.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Working for our organisation

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population.

We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH.

We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve.

With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career

The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable with good communication skills and dedicated to providing a high level of patient care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:
***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.

Following appropriate training and assessment, undertake clinical and non-clinical duties in support of the registered nurse.

The post holder is not required to hold statutory qualifications.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical
HWB2 Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, carry out nursing

HWB5 procedures following verification of competency and assist with the care and treatment of patients.

This will include:

assisting with meeting 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 patients in taking medications including nebulisers under the supervision of registered staff

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

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.

Core1 Make verbal reports to senior nursing staff regarding the patients in the ward as necessary, following this up with written documentation as needed.

Core 6 Ensure that patients are helped to retain their dignity and individuality.

HWB 5 Participate in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients as required.

EF3 Direct and escort patients and visitors around the clinic/ward and to other departments

Core1 Report back to registered staff all concerns about the patient's condition

Core 5 Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe-keeping of patients' property, in accordance with Patients' Property Procedure.

Core1 Be aware of the need for confidentiality both in the written and spoken word.

Core 5 Comply with all Trust policies with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.

Core 3 Report all accidents and untoward incidents to the nurse in charge of the area and complete an incident form in accordance with Trust policy.

Core5 Report problems with equipment and facilities to the nurse in charge

Core2 Be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the ne