Healthcare Assistant - Huntingdon

Job overview

Pear Tree ward is a 30 bedded ward specialising in Diabetes and Endocrinology.

Our team is hard working, positive and friendly. We work together as a team and we pride ourselves on going that "extra mile" for our patients.

The post holder will be enthusiastic about delivering  high quality fundamental care to patients under the guidance of a Registered Practitioner in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.

• Acting always in the patient’s best interests
• Protecting and maintaining the patient’s privacy and dignity at all times
• Providing individualised care respecting personal beliefs and preferences
• Alerting the Registered Practitioner to any change or concern relating to the welfare of a patient in a timely manner

This role includes a mixture of night shifts, day shifts, and weekends to meet the needs of our service.

Main duties of the job

Typical shift patterns are as follows:

• Shift hours are 07:30 - 20:00 and 19:30 - 08:00, across all seven days of the week (including bank holidays).
• Your daily duties will be performed under the supervision of our registered staff. The main duties may include:
• Personal care, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort, and safety.
• Help patients move around.
• Learn about individuals' specific needs and provide help in the      most appropriate way.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and enjoyable clinical environment to live and work in.
• Communicate with patients and their families.
• Manage stock levels for linen and other supplies.
• Contribute to the overall assessment of patients by measuring and recording height, weight, and body mass index (BMI).
• Assist with taking specimens from the patient for the ward or laboratory testing.
• Contribute to clear and concise paper and electronic patient documentation.

Applicants who do not meet the full criteria for appointment at Band 3 may be appointed at Band 2 and supported through a structured development programme including completion of required competencies and qualifications with progression to Band 3 subject to evidence of competence and service need.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

If you require more information, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents.