The modern Critical Care Unit (CCU) at The Royal Marsden Hospital facilitates the provision of exceptional treatment and care to patients throughout critical phases of their cancer journey. The 16 bedded CCU on the Chelsea site is the only level 3 critical care facility dedicated entirely to cancer patients in the United Kingdom. This environment is challenging, exciting and supportive, facilitates the development of specialised skills. An opportunity for a health care assistant is now available to join our team. We are looking for someone who is motivated and committed to working in a challenging but enjoyable environment. You will be expected to participate in patient care and assist in maintaining a safe and effective environment. You will enjoy working as a team, be able to take direction and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and staff. We will provide you with education and development opportunities within the unit and you will be attached to a team so that your short‑ and long‑term goals are identified. For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity or to arrange an informal visit please contact, The purpose of the HCA's role in Critical Care Unit (CCU) is to assist in the delivery of direct/indirect patient care under the supervision of the registered nursing staff. The HCA's are required to work with members of the CCU team to ensure the maintenance of an efficient, safe, clean and pleasant environment for all patients.
Responsibilities
* Monitoring and recording patients' vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and reporting any abnormal results to registered nursing staff.
* Measuring and recording patients' height and weight.
* Performing venepuncture and venous blood sampling (after appropriate training and assessment of competency).
* Undertakes clinical tasks relevant to the specific clinical area following competency sign off, for example, ECG, urinalysis, MRSA screening swabs, recording of allergies on Digital health Record (DHR) EPIC and other clinical tasks where training/competency sign off deemed appropriate for HCA that has been ratified through NRRAC.
* Assisting with nutrition where applicable i.e. assisting with menu completion, feeding assistance. Working closely with the ward host/hostess and housekeeper. Understanding the dietary needs of patients and utilise diet charts and fluid balance charts appropriately.
* Liaising with the trusts MDT as appropriate to ensure complete holistic care is provided.
About the Employer
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world‑leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on‑going achievements.
Disability Confident
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