Healthcare Assistant - Rowan Ward/Discharge Lounge
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation TrustAlready thinking ahead to interview?
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Job overview
Are you passionate about delivering high quality care to patients, both at the beginning of their hospital journey, as well as at the point of discharge? Would you like to make a positive difference to patient experience?
We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and passionate care support workers with an interest in providing exceptional care to patients within the discharge centre.
We have both full and part time posts available.
We are a friendly, welcoming and supportive team who pride ourselves upon team work, kindness and delivering high quality patient care. You will be fully supported to thrive in an environment in which you are always learning and growing
The discharge centre provides a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We aim to reflect the Trust’s values in everything we do, kindness, integrity, teamwork and equality (KITE). If you are passionate about patient care we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder carries out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.
To assist the nursing staff in the care of the patient and reporting any concerns to the Registered Nurse.
To work as an integrated member of the team, assisting with nursing procedures according to agreed policies
To maintain the patient's dignity and self-respect at all times and achieving a high standard of care
To be aware of the Health and Safety aspects of staff and patients
To be able to work autonomously at times within the unit as required
Following appropriate instruction organise own day to day work tasks and activities
Learn from the patient experience to constantly drive up standards is paramount. The post holder will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patient’s journey.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]