Healthcare Assistant Northampton, England
Job description
Deliver effective nursing care to patients/clients admitted to the department under the direction of qualified nursing staff.Be sensitive and supportive to the needs of bereaved relatives and friends in the event of a patient receiving bad news or in the event of a medical emergency.
Act at all times in the best interests of the patientParticipate in the development of operational processes that will ensure timely and appropriate admission and discharge of patients.
Participate in the development of operational processes that will ensure timely and appropriate admission and discharge of patients.
Participate in the Trust Appraisal process to ensure that you receive and give constructive feedback to enhance personal skill set.
Take all reasonable precautions to ensure that you do not endanger yourself or others by act or omission. Assist patients with activities of daily living when required maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times
Measure and record routine observations of weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, oxygen saturations and respiratory rate. Report any abnormalities and concerns to a Registered Nurse
Measure, record and report capillary blood glucose levels of patients when required
Provide pressure area relief and mobilisation of patients
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Seek supervision to ensure that personal clinical practice is continuously developing.
Participate in appropriate training to ensure safe competent clinical practice.
Ensure that all documentation is countersigned by a qualified member of the team in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidance.
Act at all times in the best interests of the patient
Participate in the development of operational processes that will ensure timely and appropriate admission and discharge of patients.
Participate in the Trust Appraisal process to ensure that you receive and give constructive feedback to enhance personal skill set.
Take all reasonable precautions to ensure that you do not endanger yourself or others by act or omission. Assist patients with activities of daily living when required maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times
Measure and record routine observations of weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, oxygen saturations and respiratory rate. Report any abnormalities and concerns to a Registered Nurse
Measure, record and report capillary blood glucose levels of patients when required
Provide pressure area relief and mobilisation of patients
Recognise when patients are in pain and discomfort and report to nurse in charge
Assist with fluid and dietary needs of patients including assistance with feeding when required
Preparation and assisting with clinical procedures
Escort patients who are in a stable condition to other departments in the hospital for tests, investigations, admission and treatments
Be sensitive and supportive to the needs of bereaved relatives and friends in the event of a patient receiving bad news or in the event of a medical emergency
ECG recording and attaching patients to cardiac monitors if needed
Perform phlebotomy and cannulation as required and process samples according to local and Trust policy
Understand and adhere to all Trust polices, guidelines and procedures in particular, Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Waste Management and Resuscitation policies
Apply universal precautions at all times to minimise the risks of cross infection in the department
Ensure that all equipment is stored correctly and that the clinic and storage areas are kept clean and tidy
Report any breakages or malfunction of equipment to the registered nurse and arrange for repair following Trust policy (decontamination and sending to EBME)
To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as requested
Use of eroster
Use of Datix
