Job Description

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit enthusiastic, self motivated and compassionate people to work on our hospital bank.



Our bank service aims to supply appropriately skilled staff to cover temporary shortages across the organisation. Joining the bank provides an excellent opportunity for those who wish to gain insight and experience into diverse areas and specialities while providing you with the flexibility to choose your own working hours. It can also provide the opportunity to gain experience with the trust as a precursor to permanent employment.



We are looking for kind, caring and compassionate people who share our values. Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills and be committed to assisting in the delivery of high quality patient care using the 6C's approach. Capable of working in a busy, challenging and rewarding environment, you will maintain a high degree of confidentiality and be able to work to deadlines, both individually and as part of the wider team.



The role of a bank health care assistant includes providing a high standard of care by attending to aspects of patient personal hygiene, maintaining patient integrity and providing pressure area care, recording of observations, liaising with the patient's families, the general public and supporting your colleagues in providing a positive experience for the patient.



We are looking for kind, caring and compassionate people who share our values. Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills and be committed to assisting in the delivery of high quality patient care using the 6C's approach. Capable of working in a busy, challenging and rewarding environment, you will maintain a high degree of confidentiality and be able to work to deadlines, both individually and as part of the wider team.



Please see the further Key Responsibilities on the attached and Person Specification



Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate.



Please note that as this role involves direct patient care contact, we are only able to accept applications from candidates over the age of 18 years



The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

Clinical:

Assists with the care of patients by:

Participating in basic nursing care and procedures by providing personal care to patients, responding to nurse call as required. Assisting patients in gaining access to, and in the use of, appropriate toilet facilities including catheter care, measuring and recording bodily waste/fluid balance accurately. Assisting in meeting the nutritional needs of patients by assisting in the preparation of patients prior to meals and beverages, giving help and assistance in feeding/drinking as necessary. Support nutritional monitoring by weighing patients. Assist, direct and escort patients/visitors where and when appropriate. Ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and escalating any concerns. Recording accurate fluid balance Handling patient's personal possessions, ensuring money and valuables are kept securely. Enhanced care observation as appropriate Support the team in ensuring that patients receive basic cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as required.

Complete all appropriate documentation relevant to care provided and update patient's named nurse / shift coordinator where required



Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene (inc. skin assessments), grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times. Undertake oral hygiene procedures for patients as per trust protocol



Assist patients in their mobility requirements, help move and position appropriately to maximise their physical comfort utilising equipment as directed by the multi professional team. Assist in the care of patients' pressure areas and prevention of pressure ulcers



Assist in meal service as required in line with Trust hygiene and food handling policy, covering hostess role as required.



At the delegation of the Registered Nurse transfer the patient/client from one care area to another, i.e. other ward or department. Chaperone the patient as required ensuring appropriate support



Welcome and orientate patients, visitors and others to the ward/department and ensure that all communications result in effective customer care



Assist in the correct procedure of duties relating to last offices for deceased persons. Ensure that all religious and cultural wishes, obligations are adhered with



Communicate well within the team at all times. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good team working relationship. Proactively help patients and carers to take an active role in care delivery.

Clinical Support:

Assist with the admission of patients, and during their stay, by undertaking screening swabs, taking and labelling of pathology samples, excluding bloods



Assist the Registered Nurse in the process of undertaking clinical risk assessments e.g. recording height and weight, updating the nurse on any changes to a patient's condition/circumstances. Responsibility for undertaking the risk assessments lies with the Registered Nurse



Appropriately record and monitor dietary intake of patients, informing relevant staff of progress and/or any difficulties relating to dietary/fluid intake



Assist in providing conditions to meet the patient's need for rest and sleep



Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety of patients or carers, consistent with their personal beliefs and preferences



Record patient's items of property in the ward property and valuables book, ensuring valuables are correctly placed into safekeeping



Prepare trolleys for specific clinical procedures in line with trust policy utilising aseptic non touch technique practices



Recognise and report abusive or inappropriate behaviour to an appropriate member of staff, documenting the same.

Environment Support:

Be responsible for self and others through identifying risks and undertaking work activities in a safe manner



Maintain cleanliness in the work environment, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients, adhering to infection prevention control policies and guidance in line with Trust health and safety policies



Prepare and maintain environments for clinical procedures



Undertake cleaning of equipment/environment as per Trust policy, including drip stands / suction points etc



Participates in maintaining overall cleanliness of ward areas and follows schedules and procedures for the ward around room cleaning



To check the ward linen stock is adequate until the next due delivery, in the absence of a housekeeper. Contribute in the supply and maintenance of materials and equipment to ensure the efficient running of the clinical environment



Ensure patient beds linen is changed daily as a minimum. Participate in ensuring that the bed space and associated equipment is cleaned and checked upon patient discharge. Ensure patients receive clean towels daily. Collect full bags of soiled linen and move to collection points



Assist with the checking and recording of deliveries to the clinical areas against original orders. Ensure stock rotation is undertaken to minimise the risk of equipment becoming out of date



Assist in the transfer of materials and equipment as requested, including the maintenance of equipment as appropriate



Report faults on the ward as necessary



Reports all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy to shift coordinator or senior staff



Contributes to the continuous improvement of services



Undertake all training required to perform duties effectively to the requirements of the post, including but not limited to attending all required mandatory training courses



Maintain own professional portfolio in accordance with personal development plans



Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.

Administration:

Assist in preparing patients notes, relevant charts, nursing documentation and identity bracelets prior to, and on admission



Undertake clerical duties as directed by the Registered Nurse in relation to all verbal, digital and written communications, ensuring messages and communications are passed to other team members, storage of patient information and retrieval of such information, in line with the Trust Information Governance policy.



These duties and responsibilities are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and staff may be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities consistent with the band. Skills development is encouraged and you may wish to consider additional skills/duties as part of your appraisal/PDR process.