Healthcare Assistant / Emergency Medical Technician Truro, England
Job description
The Same Day Medical Assessment unit provides emergency medical care for patients on the same day as well as those patients who are requiring admission under the expert care of our admitting emergency medical physicians within our trust. We require nurses who have care, compassion and courage at the core of their nursing vision. We are an exciting unit going through a period of significant change and exciting development with investment in our nursing template as well as additional medical, therapies and pharmacy cover to ensure we provide our patients with a true multi-disciplined team that can support our patients in their health needs.
If you are looking for Professional and Personal development then we will support you to achieve this. There is a clear development structure in place, which includes senior ward level nursing as well as Clinical Nurse specialists involved in delivery of care within the emergency medical speciality. We also offer simulation training at the point of care, enabling staff to practice and develop acute clinical skills whilst learning about the real values of good teamwork. We work closely with our colleagues on The Acute Medical Unit and are looking at rotational posts within our specialty.
We are very happy to talk informally during your application or would be happy to provide a virtual tour of our unit.
This is a part time opportunity available working various shift patterns including weekends, and bank holidays.
Participate in the delivery of patient care
Contribute towards ward/department organisation
Support registered nurses in the provision of a safe and caring environment
It is not essential to have worked within emergency medicine to apply for this position as we would welcome applications from staff with experience as either EMT of HCA as we are committed to going the extra mile for you, as you would for our patients. We work together to create a positive team spirit, recognising achievements and celebrating success. We know that happy patients start with happy staff.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Demonstrate throughout all interventions and tasks the RCHT Nursing and Midwifery 5 key elements and Trust values
Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their family/visitors/carers
Respond appropriately to queries, take phone messages and pass on written and verbal information to patients
Provide basic information to patients, family/visitors/carers and colleagues
Aware of the importance of accurate documentation and contribute to reports of patients’ activity and progress
Accept constructive feedback.
Give constructive feedback to colleagues.
Participate in discussions about patient care and ward/departmental development, including handover and team meetings
Maintain patient confidentiality
Maintain professional boundaries and working relationships with patients and colleagues
