Job overview Opportunity to work as a Healthcare Support Worker in Urology Centre. Carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by a registered nurse. Advert Assist in Flexible Cystoscopy suite. Perform Uroflow Assist with patient catheter care and teaching. Assist with Urology Clinics. Perform venepuncture. Assist patients with safe mobilisation according to their plan of care and where appropriate seek help from other members of the ward team. Utilise appropriate moving and handling aids to reduce the risk of injury to the patient and themselves Working for our organisation Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures. We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement On-site Nurseries On-site staff cafes On-site parking Support in career development Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. For more information about a career at ASPH please visit: www.asph-careers.org Detailed job description and main responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST: Patient Care To maintain the highest possible standards of compassionate and professional patient care with particular attention to privacy and dignity. Assist patients with personal care and hygiene. Assist patients with their sanitary needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained. Ensure that patient’s bedding, nightwear and clothing is maintained in a clean and comfortable state. Assist in the meeting of patients’ nutritional needs. Ensure that patients who require assistance at mealtimes have a red tray and are assisted with eating and drinking. Where identified in the plan of care ensure that food and fluid intake and output are accurately documented on appropriate charts. Assist in skin and pressure area care to prevent pressure ulcers developing. Under the supervision of registered nurses, ensure patients are helped to move position to prevent discomfort and / or pressure ulcers Assist in Flexible Cystoscopy suite. Perform Uroflow Assist with patient catheter care and teaching. Assist with Urology Clinics. Perform venapuncture. Assist patients with safe mobilisation according to their plan of care and where appropriate seek help from other members of the ward team. Utilise appropriate moving and handling aids to reduce the risk of injury to the patient and themselves. Assist registered staff in the taking and recording of vital signs as per the patient’s plan of care. Communicate to the nurse in charge any changes observed in a patient’s condition. Escort patients from the Urology Centre/UDOS to other departments within the hospital, in accordance with Standards of Practice and Care, maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times. Be aware of and contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse and report any suspicions of abuse to nurse in charge. Recognise and promote the patients’ rights, cultural beliefs and values. Promote patients privacy and dignity both in the ward/department and across the Trust. Attend annual updates on fire and cardiac arrest procedures (and any other required mandatory training). Take appropriate action on discovering or suspecting a fire or cardiac arrest. Communication Answer the telephone in accordance to the Trust’s Standards for Practice and Care and refers calls to the nurse in charge as appropriate. Communicate with patients and relatives in a courteous, caring, sensitive and appropriate manner, and refer to the nurse in charge as required. Report any incidents, accidents, concerns, near misses or complaints to the nurse in charge. Be sensitive to the patient and their environment, ensuring communication of a personal and or private n