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HCA Bank for Student Nurses
The closing date is 16 July 2025
LOCATION: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation trust
DIRECTORATE: Corporate
DEPARTMENT: Temporary Staffing
GRADE: Band 2
RESPONSIBLE TO: Temporary Staffing Manager
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Temporary Staffing Clinical Manager
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY
The Health Care assistant will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the ward or department to provide a seamless service & high-quality care to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The HCA is expected to undertake care to meet the needs of the patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse, working within the Trust's policies and procedures and the philosophy of the ward. Working collaboratively as part of the ward team.
It is expected that the Health Care Assistant will continue to develop their own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trust's career pathway
About us
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Clinical Responsibilities
* At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients
* Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the MDT regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communications skills in accordance with the client group
* Implement patient care plans as instructed by a Registered Nurse
* Assist in the admission process by accurately recording patient's demographic details
* To assist patients with personal and oral hygiene as instructed
* To assist patients with eating and drinking
* Monitoring and accurate recording of dietary and fluid intake appropriately reporting any abnormalities to the nurse in charge
* Enable patients to access appropriate toilet facilities, collecting and disposing of body
Job responsibilities
* Testing blood sugars, urine and stool specimens & accurately record results
* Removal of male/female indwelling urethral catheters
* Obtain specimens & process specimens to the laboratory
* Provide pressure area care to patients
* Provide care to patients who are dying
* Inspect & accurately record the condition of patients skin integrity, appropriately escalating concerns
* Able to prepare equipment for aseptic procedures as instructed
* Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and pain scores on instruction from the Registered Nurse. Accurately recording the results and reporting significant findings
* Under the supervision of a qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical
* Procedures ensuring their dignity, respect, comfort and safety
* Record ECGs as instructed by a Registered Nurse
* Orientate new patients to the ward or department
* Undertake equipment safety checks
* Escort patients to theatre
* Participate in the enhanced observation of patients
* Remove peripheral cannulas from patients
* Promote optimal conditions for patients to rest and sleep
* Respond appropriately to emergency situations
* Ensure that the clinical / care environment is clean, safe and tidy
* Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice in the light of research, current best evidence and legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Numeracy and spoken English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job role
* Basic computer skills
* An understanding of working in a healthcare setting
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of being in a demanding environment with changing priorities
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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