Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Bank Healthcare Assistant - Student

LOCATION:

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation trust

DIRECTORATE:

Corporate

DEPARTMENT:

Temporary Staffing

GRADE:

Band 2

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Temporary Staffing Manager

ACCOUNTABLE TO:

Temporary Staffing Clinical Manager



JOB SUMMARY



The Health Care assistant will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the ward or department to provide a seamless service & high-quality care to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The HCA is expected to undertake care to meet the needs of the patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse, working within the Trust's policies and procedures and the philosophy of the ward. Working collaboratively as part of the ward team.



It is expected that the Health Care Assistant will continue to develop their own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trust's career pathway



MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES



Clinical Responsibilities



At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients



Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the MDT regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communications skills in accordance with the client group



Implement patient care plans as instructed by a Registered Nurse



Assist in the admission process by accurately recording patient's demographic details



To assist patients with personal and oral hygiene as instructed



To assist patients with eating and drinking



Monitoring and accurate recording of dietary and fluid intake appropriately reporting any abnormalities to the nurse in charge



Enable patients to access appropriate toilet facilities, collecting and disposing of body



Testing blood sugars, urine and stool specimens & accurately record results



Removal of male/female indwelling urethral catheters



Obtain specimens & process specimens to the laboratory



Provide pressure area care to patients



Provide care to patients who are dying



Inspect & accurately record the condition of patient's skin integrity, appropriately escalating concerns



Able to prepare equipment for aseptic procedures as instructed



Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and pain scores on instruction from the Registered Nurse. Accurately recording the results and reporting significant findings



Under the supervision of a qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical



Procedures ensuring their dignity, respect, comfort and safety



Record ECG's as instructed by a Registered Nurse



Orientate new patients to the ward or department



Undertake equipment safety checks



Escort patients to theatre



Participate in the enhanced observation of patients



Remove peripheral cannula's from patients



Promote optimal conditions for patients to rest and sleep



Respond appropriately to emergency situations



Ensure that the clinical / care environment is clean, safe and tidy



Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice in the light of research, current best evidence and legislation