Healthcare Assistant - Blackburn, United Kingdom - East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
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Blackburn, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Come and join our dynamic and diverse team here on Critical Care.

The emphasis is on team, we are a team of 170 individuals who strive to deliver high standards of patient care regardless of job title.


We will offer you a bespoke induction package and training within a supportive environment encouraging you to progress with your career.

Assist the professional nursing team in providing the highest standard of care for critically ill patients

Assist in the rehabilitation of patients on Critical Care and who are on the Enhanced Recovery Program

Carry out assigned duties to maintain order and hygiene in the unit environment

Carry out assigned duties to maintain levels of supplies and routine equipment maintenance for the unit

Assist the nursing staff who are in charge of the Surgical Enhanced Care bay


At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care.

We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Assist with admission and discharge of patients

Assist with the routine personal care as directed

Prioritise with provision of diet and fluids for patients

assist with the moving and handling of critically ill patients

Support patients using reassurance, tact and empathy

Report any concerns in patients condition to Registered nurse

maintain levels of supplies on the unit

routine cleanliness of equipment and maintenance

Carry out quality control checks and routine maintenance of equipment

Participate in appraisals, unit meeting and trust communications

Maintain a safe environment, identifying potential hazards

Ensure all equipment is used and maintained and arrange equipment repairs

Report all incidents as per trust policy

Comply with safe operating procedures

Support peoples equality and diversity

Setting up equipment for critically ill patients, such as ventilators, artic sun.

Recordings of ECG, observations, completing accurate fluid balances.

Venipuncture and blood gas sampling of Arterial Blood Gases.

Inserting Urinary Catheters and removal of invasive lines
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