Healthcare Assistant Plymouth, England
Job description
Team Braunton is looking for a full and part time, Band 2, Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. Braunton Ward is a 26 bed cardiology ward that specialises in heart failure. You will have opportunities to access local cardiology training and competencies as well as Trust wide development opportunities.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate the ability to work alongside the Registered Nurses, providing high standards of care, whilst meeting the trust values. You will be given the opportunity to learn and develop all cardiac skills.
We provide a 24 hour, 7 day a week service for patients and therefore this role requires our staff to work a combination of days and nights including weekdays and weekends.
For an informal chat or to discuss the position in more detail please contact Senior Sister Charlotte Young. [email protected]
To Assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses, and other registered health care professionals.
To carry out care and other duties under direct supervision.
For candidates that don’t fully meet the qualifications being asked, we may be able to offer you the Health Care Support Worker program or the apprenticeship program
We are a proud team who are able to provide you with experience and skills which will help to enhance your future career opportunities.
If you are looking for a career in cardiology, this is your chance to join a friendly, dynamic and supportive team on Braunton Ward.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care (i.e washing, mouth care, toileting, feeding), recognising and meeting the specific needs of patients.
Prioritise own tasks under the direction of a registered nurse.
To carry out temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure observations on patients. Recognising, recording and reporting all changes in patient’s condition to senior staff.
To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising, recording and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
Undertake the escort of patients to theatre/ other departments under the direction of the registered nurse when deemed competent.
To support the nutritional needs of patients by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting any concerns about dietary intake to senior staff.
An awareness of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registered practitioner.
To work with other team members within the ward nursing philosophy to ensure high standards of nursing care are delivered.
To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/ further training to enhance and optimise his/ her role within the work area.
To promote and safeguard the wellbeing of patients, their families and colleagues.
To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the ward and stock control.
To assist with the general cleanliness and tidiness of the ward.
To assist patients with listing and packing of property on discharge or transfer.
To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy and the Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose this information.
To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures, mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.
Report untoward incidents, complaints and clinical emergencies to senior staff.
Facilitate new staff to the ward environment, both trained and untrained.
COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Patients and their support network
- Ward Sisters/ Charge Nurses and all ward based nursing staff
- Matron
- Educational staff
- Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Consultants, Nurse Practitioners
- Infection Control Teal
- Consultants in area of responsibility
- Housekeeping and domestic staff
- Allied Health Professionals
- Portering staff
- Bank/ Agency nurses and health care assistants
