Job role: Health Care Assistant
Company name: NHS Jobs
Salary: £24,465.00 per year
Job Reference: C9224-25-0276
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About the Job:
Main duties of the job
1. Under the direct/indirect supervision of trained staff, be able to use own initiative and be able to assist patients in all activities of daily.
2. On a daily basis to receive patients, relatives and visitors to the ward, demonstrating effective communication and directing them to appropriate areas within the department & Trust & documenting appropriately.
3. Provide patient care, which may require the use of physical effort to roll, manoeuvre and stand patients. The use of manual handling equipment and training is essential, to reduce physical strain and maintain safety of the patient. Annual manual handling training is mandatory.
4. Assist other team members to maintain the skin integrity of all patients and have a working knowledge of all aids that are available to support this practice.
5. Assist patients with an appropriate dietary intake. Provide assistance and monitoring with eating and drinking as required.
6. To have a basic understanding in the safe use of wheelchairs, theatre trolleys, recliner chairs, commodes and other equipment used on the unit.
7. Be able to handle waste body fluids, ensuring correct disposal according to Trust policies. Take specimens of urine, faeces, sputum, wound and other swabs, when requested to do so from a qualified nurse.
8. Communicate and liaise well with other team members, contributing to the Safety Huddle.
9. Basic life support skills are essential and will be updated at least yearly.
10. Ability to call help and support staff in the event of an emergency
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you’ll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities – including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
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