Health Care Assistant

Hurley Group

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit 2x newHealthcare Assistants.The applicant will be required to work across both our sites -Queen Marys and Erith Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC)

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are patient focused and strive to deliver high quality and safe patient care. You should be committed to working effectively within multi-professional teams and have excellent communication skills. You should also be flexible as these are busy demanding environments.

You will have competences required to support patient care at our UTC's and must demonstrate both a caring and compassionate nature and an ability to work effectively within a team.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the role is to work alongside senior multidisciplinary clinical colleagues to support clinical care and activities of patients presenting to the UTC with minor illness and injury. Working under the direction of Nurse Practitioners and General Practitioners undertaking duties delegated to meet the needs of the team following policy and procedures.

About us

The Hurley Group is an NHS organisation that runs a number of GP practices and urgent care centres within the M25 area. We have been providing patient-centred care since 1969, working within some of the UKs most deprived communities.

Date posted

22 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,692 to £25,684 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1199-24-0015

Job locations

Queen Marys Hospital

Frognal Avenue

Sidcup

Kent

DA14 6LT


Erith & District Hospital

Park Crescent

Erith

Kent

DA8 3EE


Job description

Job responsibilities

To work under the supervision of the lead nurse and senior members of the team to carry out simple dressings, recording of vital signs, performing ECG, urinalysis, application of plaster of paris and walking boots, eye wash outs, visual acuity checks, assessment and dispensing of mobility aids and surgical appliances,

Assessment of patients clinical observations after they have booked in to the UTC via e- triage and recognise abnormal results and report to a senior member of staff

To help to arrange transfer of patient care to appropriate setting e.g. A+E for further on-going assessment

Provide clinical support to the team

Recognise and work within own level of competencies referring to a senior member of the team when patients present with complex conditions

To liaise with community services and work with outside agencies to facilitate on-going care

To ensure effective communication between patients and the UTC team

Ensure patient care is accurately documented in patient records

To promote infection control

Ensure patient privacy and dignity is maintained at all times

To help the patient with their journey through the UTC

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work under the supervision of the lead nurse and senior members of the team to carry out simple dressings, recording of vital signs, performing ECG, urinalysis, application of plaster of paris and walking boots, eye wash outs, visual acuity checks, assessment and dispensing of mobility aids and surgical appliances,

Assessment of patients clinical observations after they have booked in to the UTC via e- triage and recognise abnormal results and report to a senior member of staff

To help to arrange transfer of patient care to appropriate setting e.g. A+E for further on-going assessment

Provide clinical support to the team

Recognise and work within own level of competencies referring to a senior member of the team when patients present with complex conditions

To liaise with community services and work with outside agencies to facilitate on-going care

To ensure effective communication between patients and the UTC team

Ensure patient care is accurately documented in patient records

To promote infection control

Ensure patient privacy and dignity is maintained at all times

To help the patient with their journey through the UTC

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Health care qualification ( level 3 or 4 )or working towards
  • Care Certificate
  • Wound care management
  • Knowledge of Adastra I.T system and e- Triage

Desirable

  • Ability to follow good practice in relation to established clinical processes, and within that to identify areas for concern and seek advice from members of the clinical team

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Health care qualification ( level 3 or 4 )or working towards
  • Care Certificate
  • Wound care management
  • Knowledge of Adastra I.T system and e- Triage

Desirable

  • Ability to follow good practice in relation to established clinical processes, and within that to identify areas for concern and seek advice from members of the clinical team

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Ability to work under pressure

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 details

Employer name

Hurley Group

Address

Queen Marys Hospital

Frognal Avenue

Sidcup

Kent

DA14 6LT


Employer's website

http://hurleygroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hurley Group

Address

Queen Marys Hospital

Frognal Avenue

Sidcup

Kent

DA14 6LT


Employer's website

http://hurleygroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Date posted

22 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,692 to £25,684 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1199-24-0015

Job locations

Queen Marys Hospital

Frognal Avenue

Sidcup

Kent

DA14 6LT


Erith & District Hospital

Park Crescent

Erith

Kent

DA8 3EE


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