Health Care Assistant - Chichester, United Kingdom - 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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Chichester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Assist with the provision of healthcare services within the Fernhurst Day Unit - both in the Day Unit and designated Outpatient Department.

To actively take part in meeting the needs of the patients under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), working within the Trust's policies and procedures and the philosophy of the department.

To work within The Fernhurst Centre, both in their designated Outpatients Department and their Day Unit.

To be an effective member of a multidisciplinary team under the direction and supervision of an RN and to be continually aware of the need for confidentiality.

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS.

As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives:

We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First.

Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.

This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

To assist patients to carry out personal care

To assist patient to mobilise where appropriate

Testing specimens and recording the results

Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight on admission to the unit, under the instruction from the RN.

Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to the RN or Nurse in Charge

Under the supervision of the RN, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety

To restock departmental areas as required reporting any shortages to the NIC/ward manager

To adhere to the policy for the control of infection

To participate in the promotion of positive learning environment and to act as a role model at all times

To be aware of and contribute to Clinical Governance arrangements/issues for area of work

Attend mandatory training updates as required

Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further information.