The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker will be an integral member of the ward/department team working through close supervision of a registered practitioner.
The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker is responsible for providing personal and clinical care, undertaking clinical observations and other interventions as delegated by the registered practitioner and in accordance with existing competencies.
The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker will ensure that their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established policies and guidelines. They willdemonstrate self-directed development, recognising own limitations, and work within thescope of their role at all times.
This post is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route (formerly Tier 2) or Health and Care Worker visa. Therefore, only candidates who can demonstrate their right to work in the UK without sponsorship will be considered
Main duties of the job
Welcome and orientate patients, carers, relatives and other visitors to the ward/department demonstrating care and compassion at all times.Report any observed changes or concerns in the patient's physical or psychological needs to the registered practitioner.
Provide support to the registered practitioner, and where appropriate, other members of the ward/department clinical team as required.Initiate and participate with emergencies .Assisting patients with their mobility needs, help to move and position appropriately to maximise comfort, using equipment when trained to use and as directed by a registered practitioner.Assisting in the care of patients with pressure ulcers and prevention of hospital acquired pressure ulcers recording the findings and escalating concerns to a registered practitioner.
Supporting the registered practitioner in the completion of care plans and undertaking risk assessments (e.g. falls) as required.Assisting in providing optimal conditions for a patients rest and sleep.Chaperoning the patient as requested in accordance with policy ensuring appropriate support to the patient.
Performing and recording electronically a patient's vital signs as directed, reporting findings to the registered practitioner on duty i.e. Temperature, Blood Pressure, Respiration, Oxygen Saturation, and Pulse.Collect and record samples including urine and stools, reporting results to registered practitioner on duty.
About us
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
* Compassion
* Accountability
* Respect
* Integrity
* Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job responsibilities
Ensure patients nutritional needs are met through assisting in the preparation of patients prior to meals and beverages providing assistance in feeding drinking where appropriate.Correctly record and monitor dietary intake of patients, informing registered practitioners of progress and/or any difficulties relating to dietary/fluid intake experienced by the patient.
Communicate effectively and maintain good relationships with patients, relatives, and healthcare practitioners and contribute to effective Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) teamwork.
Ensure that information passed to patients, relatives or colleagues is understood using tact, encouragement or empathy as required.Ask for, listen to and value the views of patients and their relatives on their experience and discuss this with registered practitioners in order to improve care and patient experience.Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety for patients and carers in line with their personal beliefs and preferences whilst in hospital informing a registered practitioner where any changes and/or concerns are observed.
Undertake clerical duties, including filing, as directed by the registered nurse practitioner in relation to all verbal and written communications. Ensure that messages and communications are passed to other team members, as required.
In accordance with training, ensure safe and effective infection prevention and control (including waste management), handwashing and wearing of Personal Protective Equipment are adhered to at all times.Maintain cleanliness in the work environment in line with Health and Safety.
Person Specification
Skills
* Good communication and listening skills (written and verbal)
* Able to work on own initiative, following direction/close supervision by a Registered Practitioner
* Able to work as a team
* Able to relate well with patients, relatives, visitors, colleagues, the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust colleagues
* Taking and recording Vital Signs and other clinical skills with evidence of appropriate training within scope of job role
* Able to carry out routine and non-routine duties/tasks
* Computer/keyboard skills for entering/updating patient records
* Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience working in as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker in an healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact
* Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Safeguarding processes
* Experience of working in a healthcare team and patient settings
* Experience of dealing with patient/relative verbal complaints
Educations, Traingin and Qualifications
* Educated to Vocational Qualification/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of education, training or experience
* Holds National Care Certificate or equivalent level of education, training or experience demonstrate the skill and competency to undertake the clinical duties as described in the job description
* Holds Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English or education equivalent
* Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
* Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our colleagues, patients and service users
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
* Engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
* Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
* Friendly, open, empathetic, and compassionate
* Professional outlook and positive attitude
* Professional role model to other colleagues
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.
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
£24,625 to £25,674 a yearPer annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time
Reference number
265-7256531-A
Job locations
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
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