Healthcare Assistant - Stroke Unit Uxbridge, England
Job description
These posts are Full Time 37.5 hours per week and you must be available to work all required shift patterns, including nights.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join The Stroke Unit at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant. The post holder will provide patient-centred and compassionate care at all times and will work as a member of a team that delivers clinical care under the supervision of our registered nursing staff.
The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring that patients are cared for in a safe environment and that their privacy and dignity are maintained at all times. Good communication skills are essential for this post, as you will be required to provide verbal and written reports as part of your duties.
An interview date is yet to be confirmed.
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than advertised once a suitable number of applications have been received.
- To assist the registered nurse / professional in the delivery of patient care.
- To communicate with patients, in such a way, that respects and takes into account the patient’s level of understanding.
- To assist with the preparation and delivery of meals and beverages, assisting patients as requested.
- Adhere to strict compliance with Trust Infection Control policies and procedures.
- To participate in the admission process of patients as directed by the registered nurse.
- To assist the registered nurse / professional in the delivery of patient care – pre, peri and post procedures, as required.
- To communicate effectively with patients / carers to ensure patients are kept well informed of any changes or delays to appointments / investigations.
- To be responsible for undertaking and recording blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, urine analysis, weight, height, reporting any abnormalities to the nurse / professional in charge.
The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
