Senior Healthcare Assistant

Job overview

We are hiring Band 2 Healthcare Assistants / Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistants

Our Healthcare Assistants spend most of their time with patients, making sure their care is as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Working alongside a team of experienced Nurses and other clinical professionals delivering care to the people of our hospital.

The HCA role is a great entry-point into an NHS career – many of our Healthcare Assistants go on to complete further training to develop their skills and further their career.

As HCA with no previous experience in care, a band 2 will provide an opportunity of progression to band 3 SHCA once training competencies are attained.

In this busy environment, roles vary depending on the type of area you work in. For example, working as a healthcare assistant on a ward is very different to working as an HCA in outpatient areas. Some of your responsibilities may include….

Helping patients wash and dress, supporting at mealtimes, Making and changing beds Taking basic observations, such as temperatures, pulse, respirations, and weight. Keeping patients comfortable and safe, maintaining good relationships with patients, carers, and relatives.

Main duties of the job

Key duties and responsibilities

Working under the direction of a Registered Health Care Professional, SHCAs participate in the clinical care provided to patients, prioritising workload appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice and effectiveness in role. Specific duties and responsibilities include;

• Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
• Assist patients with personal hygiene, toileting and use of continence aids
• Support Moving and Handling, use of mobility aids, correct patient positioning, assess pressure areas and skin integrity

• Developing positive relationships with parents, families and carers
• Be aware of the patient’s needs – emotional, social, physical, and cultural. Respect privacy, dignity and beliefs.
• Acts in a way that supports equality and diversity values.
• Work as part of the team in a co-operative, professional and constructive manner.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Report any information regarding the wellbeing of the patients to the Registered Health Care Professional in a timely manner.
• Manage and organise time and activities to support and meet the needs of individuals
• To empower patients and their families to make their own decisions about health and choices.

PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED JD & PS FOR ALL OF THE DUTIES

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Care

All patients should receive care to the highest standard. Duties include and encourage:

1.  To assist the patient with all aspects of personal hygiene as and when  required.

2.  To allow the patient a choice in the selection of clothing and assist as appropriate.

3. To ensure privacy, respect and dignity at all times.

4. To support the vision and role model of a “Care Maker”.