Healthcare Assistant

Job overview

We are looking to recruit experienced healthcare assistants who have or are willing to undertake the care certificate competency on appointment.

The permanent  job positions are within Acute Medicine (AMUs/Short stay unit)

You will be fully supported and become an integral member of the team.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our team in this dynamic and busy department, as we continue to develop patient led services and expand roles that reflect the on-going changes.

The healthcare assistant role involves working closely with the nursing team to develop patient centered services and carry out all basic healthcare duties. This role also provides you with an excellent opportunity to use and develop your existing skills.

Previous experience in a hospital health care environment is preferred.

Main duties of the job

• Contribute to the delivery of care and clinical activity in accordance with agreed plan of care and appropriate policies, procedures and protocols of ward/department.
• Report any alteration in patients’/client’s condition including the initiation of emergency action to the qualified clinical nurse.
• To be aware of spiritual, cultural and religious needs of patients and to ensure care provided is particularly sensitive to those needs.
• Collect specimens of urine, faeces, or sputum as directed by qualified clinical nurse, ensuring its safe storage/transport or disposal as appropriate

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities.