Health Care Assistant - AMU

Health Care Assistant - AMU

Job description

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a keen and enthusiastic Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our dynamic team on B18 Digestive disease unit at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.

We are 26 bedded fast-paced unit specialising in complex digestive disease and general medical conditions. We work very closely with our sister ward C4 providing seamless care for our patients and their families.

We always promote to act in a manner that upholds the Trust values working as part of the ward team to ensure that patients and relatives receive Safe, Personal & Effective care.

Main duties of the job







Responsible for providing a range of personalised care for patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse including assisting patients with personal hygiene, toileting, use of continence aids, catheter care, measuring patient output, support patients nutritional and hydration needs, moving and handling, use of mobility appliances, correct patient positioning, ensuring patient safety, taking specimens, and observing patients for changes in condition.

To support the productive operation of the unit environment by undertaking a range of clinical and non - clinical activities and roles.

Which contribute to the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

Working for our organisation

At East Lancashire Hospital NHS trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal, and effective care.

We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area.

We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities







Working alongside a trained nurse to deliver safe personal and effective care is the main responsibility but an enthusiasm to develop yourself within the role is desirable.

Further knowledge of basic life support, physiological measurement recording, safer handling and equality and diversity are all areas in which experience is preferable, but training can be provided for the successful candidate.

There will also be an opportunity to further develop your knowledge with learning skills like venepuncture and cannulation.

patient are the most important part of our work and caring for them to a high standard in a caring and safe environment is paramount.

If you feel this could be you then please apply. This is a rotational post involving working days, nights, and weekends.

Person specification

Qualifications







Essential criteria

- Evidence of functional skills in literacy and numeracy or equivalent
- Willing to complete training to achieve all aspects of the job description

Desirable criteria

- Successful completion of Level 2 Functional skills, Maths and English
- Ability to perform higher level tasks eg venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording

Experience

Essential criteria

Prior experience working at a senior HCA level or development from HCA Band 2 role

Desirable criteria

Experience in role of supervising others, and able to provide guidance and support

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

- Clear and accurate written / verbal communication and listening skills
- Ability to support / supervise other learners

Desirable criteria







performing as HCA band 2 role for a minimum of 24 months.

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

- Friendly and caring manner, demonstrates ability to act sympathetically and sensitively with people
- Supportive team player
- Ability to support patients and families in difficult and stressful situations

Desirable criteria

- Demonstrable personal drive and commitment to develop skills and seeks progression within the Trust.