Healthcare Assistant Northampton, England
Job description
Work as an effective member of the team, providing quality care for patients under the supervision +of a qualified nurse. Promote good communication that supports the dignity and care of the patients.
Assist in maintaining a safe working environment and the provision of compassionate care.
At all times to adhere to statutory, mandatory, care group guidance and the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England (Adopted and adapted for use at NGH January 2014)
Assist in the provision of nursing care under the supervision of a qualified nurse in relation to:
Assisting patients to meet their personal hygiene requirements, i.e.: bed bath, and hair washing etc.
Meeting the patient’s nutritional needs including supporting patients at meal times, completion of fluid balance charts and food charts and reporting any concerns to the qualified nurse.
Recording patient observations as required, under the direction of a trained member of staff.
Safe manual handling of patients after establishing best method, following completion of the assessment form by a registered nurse.
Be proactive in the prevention of pressure ulcer development.
Maintain safety of patients, personal clothing and property in accordance with agreed policies related to security and confidentiality.
The collection of specimens, i.e. stool, urine, mid-stream urine, catheter specimen of urine, sputum and wound swabs, and delivery of laboratory specimens as required.
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.
Assist in the provision of nursing care under the supervision of a qualified nurse in relation to:
Assisting patients to meet their personal hygiene requirements, i.e.: bed bath, and hair washing etc.
Meeting the patient’s nutritional needs including supporting patients at meal times, completion of fluid balance charts and food charts and reporting any concerns to the qualified nurse.
Recording patient observations as required, under the direction of a trained member of staff.
Safe manual handling of patients after establishing best method, following completion of the assessment form by a registered nurse.
Be proactive in the prevention of pressure ulcer development.
Maintain safety of patients, personal clothing and property in accordance with agreed policies related to security and confidentiality.
The collection of specimens, i.e. stool, urine, mid-stream urine, catheter specimen of urine, sputum and wound swabs, and delivery of laboratory specimens as required.
The collection of blood products, as required, from the blood transfusion laboratory following appropriate training and in accordance with the trust policy.
Assisting with the admission, transfer and discharge of patients under the supervision of a trained member of staff
Assist patients in meeting their continence needs, i.e.: providing a commode, monitoring urine and bowel movements. Report any abnormalities to a Registered nurse.
Recognise the Equality and Diversity of patients, clients, relatives and multi- disciplinary groups
Carry out any other duties for which competency has been assessed and as requested by a trained member of staff with supervision if required.
Preparing trolleys for procedures and cleaning them after use.
Care of, and disposal of, used linen, sharps boxes and refuse in accordance with the trust policies.
Maintain a clean and tidy environment, including bed areas, store cupboards, sluice, treatment room and equipment used for procedures.
Undertake the cleaning of ward equipment, according to policy and procedure. Make effective use of the infection control policy.
Undertake the cleaning of bed areas, suction, oxygen, monitors, ventilators etc. and prepare for admission, obtaining any essential equipment.
Maintenance of the visitors waiting areas, ensuring tidiness. Restocking of beverage supplies.
Offering hospitality to patient’s relatives and visitors to the unit.
Escorting relatives to and from the patient’s bedside, and to other areas of the hospital as required.
Other general clerical duties as required.
Have the ability and knowledge to competently deal with an emergency situation.
Ensure that the individual is up to date with statutory, mandatory training, and divisional/directorate specific essential training.
Complete the HCA training programme.
Successfully complete the Care Certificate within the time frame of three months.
To be actively involved in own self – development.
Undertake further training as required
Will be appraised annually and personal development plans formulated
To maintain standards of conduct and dress in accordance with the trust policies /procedures
To attend when possible, team and unit meetings.
Not to undertake any task which is not commensurate to the grade, for which the individual has not been assessed and deemed competent or is outside of the Health care assistant’s code of conduct.
Report any concerns / incidents relating to patient health, and safety of the environment to a registered nurse,
Provide clear and concise verbal communication to patients, clients and multi disciplinary teams
Answering the telephone and intercom system and communicating the
information to the appropriate person.
Provide clear and concise written documentation as per Trust guidance.
The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required.
The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours.
The postholder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision.
The postholder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work.
The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work.
The postholder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service.
The postholder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required.
