Bank Healthcare Assistant - Norwich, United Kingdom - Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

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Norwich, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust Temporary Worker Service (TWS) are looking for bank Health Care Assistants to join our well established teams, both in in patient and community settings.

Please note for a community post previous community experience is essential.

Please also provide confirmation within your supporting statement whether you wish to be considered for a community or inpatient role within the TWS.

Please note that this is a Bank "As & When Required" opportunity and therefore there is no guarantee of work at any time.

Experience of working in a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential. To be motivated, enthusiastic, possess good communication skills, and organised with a positive and flexible attitude to work.

You would be expected to work as part of a team and would support qualified nursing staff to care for patients.

Ideally you will have some caring experience and be able to adapt to changing working practices.

Implement care for patients on the Unit as defined by the individualised care-plan.

Provide a high standard of direct care for patients in line with the ward philosophy.

To communicate verbally and in writing care given and observations of patient's conditions under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

To assist and encourage patients with their nutritional needs, physical comfort, personal hygiene and appearance.

To report any concerns with regard to patients, colleagues and the ward environment to the Registered Nurse, Sister/Charge Nurse or Senior Nurse.

To assist with maintaining the ward environment in a manner that promotes the therapeutic and health needs of patients, carers and visitors.

To maintain confidentiality and dignity at all times.

Ensure patient records are completed for each episode of care using the Trust IT systems.

Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals.

Be responsible for ensuring equipment is used safely, following relevant training, and that it is maintained appropriately.

To contribute to health promotion initiatives.

Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of consent, and gain consent as appropriate following organisational policies.

Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.

Supporting once trained the assessment and treatment of patients where accuracy is important, e.g. taking blood sugars, venepuncture, supervising transfers, passive exercises and documentation.