24 Oct
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester
We have an exciting new opportunity for a band 3 healthcare assistant to work alongside our team on the day care unit at Wythenshawe hospital.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individual with fantastic communication skills, who thrives in a fast-paced working environment. You will need to be versatile with a great attitude for learning and be prepared to work independently within the unit, whilst always having access to a support network around you. The Haematology Day Unit healthcare worker plays a crucial and active role in achieving the smooth day to day running of the Haematology Day Unit. The post holder will work closely with consultants, nurses,
admin colleagues and other professionals to provide a high-quality service to all staff, our patients and their relatives. The post holder will be required to undertake venepuncture for haematology patients and will assist with the care of patients undergoing bone marrow procedures. The successful candidate will also be trained to offer support in a clerical role. This will include knowledge of the appointment system and administration of the Haematology Day Unit/ clinics.
Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse carry out responsibilities that will include:
Undertake venepuncture on the day unit and outpatient setting supporting our ANP clinics.
To carry out clinical observations on patients, recording and reporting all changes in patients’ condition to senior staff.
Undertake the escort of patients to other departments under the direction of the registered nurse.
To assist with the patient care and paperwork during Bone marrow procedures on the unit.
When assisting with patient care,
reassure and provide comfort to them.
Document and sign for all observations and care given.
To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work area.
To promote and safeguard the wellbeing of patients, their families and colleagues.
To share responsibility for the care and maintenance of all the specialist equipment on the unit.
To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy and Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose this information.
To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.
Report untoward incidents such as complaints,
clinical emergencies and injury, to senior staff.
Respond to telephone calls in a timely, professional manner, recording and transmitting information accurately, referring any
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals.
We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging,
provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Officer Job title: Unit manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0161 291 2328
Amelia Dragun
Sister
0161 291 2328
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