Healthcare Assistant Bank - Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom - Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

JOB TITLE:
Bank Healthcare Assistant

LOCATION:
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation trust

DEPARTMENT:
Various

GRADE:
Band 2

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Contingent Workforce Manager

ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Director of Organisational Development & HR

Would you be like to work bank shifts at MSE Trust whilst undertaking your training?

We are looking to recruit compassionate people to join our Bank who will work a variety of shifts into our contingent workforce.

At our trust we strongly believe in patient care and want to attract like minded people to help build and maintain a supportive and enjoyable place to work.

Benefits:

Flexible work
Access into the NHS
Competitive rates of pay
NHS pension scheme
Access to our inhouse training programs free of charge to develop your professional skills further.
Applications are dealt with strictly in the order of date received

Work can be available across all three sites of MSE: Basildon, Broomfield and Southend

Make a thorough assessment of the patient's needs and document these in accordance with Trust policies.
Formulate a plan of care based on the identified needs of the patient, taking into account current
evidence based research findings.
Ensure that all the care planned is delivered to the patient at the highest possible standard.
Evaluate and document nursing actions and alter the care plan in accordance with the changing
needs of the patient.
To act as an advocate for the patient at all times and promote patient health through education
Pro-actively communicate and liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team on matters
affecting patient care.
Ensure the rights of patients are respected at all times and assist in the provision of information,
enabling informed decisions to be made about their care.
To commence discharge planning on admission, co-ordinate through to the safe discharge of
patients from hospital, as per Southend University Hospital NHS Trust Discharge Policy.
In conjunction with the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward Manager, identify and plan appropriate
interventions that contribute to high staff morale and good working relationships with all members
of the multidisciplinary team.
Positively contribute to the process of change within the ward.
Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection
control practice in the light of research, current best evidence and legislation.
Adhere to the Trust Policies and Guidelines for the Safe Handling, Administration, Storage and
Custody of Medicinal Products.