HCA - Ward 6D

Job overview

Band 2s will not be eligible for sponsorship as these roles will not meet the required skill level (RQF 3 or A level and above), despite having their salary increase

Ward 6D is a 28 bedded respiratory ward in the new Royal building.

Under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse assisting the Ward / Department team in providing the highest possible standard of basic care for patients and their families/carer

As Band 2 Health Care assistant duties will include supporting the registered nursing teams in providing patient care, clinical duties such as  assisting patients with extended personal hygiene needs, meeting patients nutritional needs, including completing risk assessments and implementing plans of care.   Pressure area care .

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic health care assistant who can demonstrate the trust values to join our team.

This is a 30.5 part time  job and this involves rotating and working days and night shifts.

Main duties of the job

Support all individuals through effective communication • General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions, and operation beds. (Refer to policy for the care of mattresses and beds). • Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according to the ward/unit protocol. • Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use. • Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas. • Collection of Blood products as required from laboratory • Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy • Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents, reporting of incidents if they occur. • Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff. • Supports members of the nursing team in the management of abusive and aggressive behaviour with supervision • Contribute to the Health, Safety and Security of individuals

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Care Duties • Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags). • Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained. • Support of patients in managing incontinence. • Measures patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and reports information to Registered nurse • Preparation and serving of patient’s meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary. • Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering Department with regard to the number of meals needed. • Reports patients dietary intake as indicated in the patients plan of care • Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patient’s manual handling plan. • Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans. • Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patient’s plan of care. • Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing. • Escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital • Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices. • General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff.

• Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations. • Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.