Health Care Assistant

Job summary

To support the Specialist Nurse, Paramedic or GP working within the Urgent Treatment Centre by undertaking initial assessments of patients, managing patient flow and executing appropriate treatment plans.

Booking patients in on Adastra, initial assessment of patients, documenting findings in the clinical record and observing and re-assessing waiting patients as required. Raising any concerns identified.

Assist with the care of patients within the unit as directed by registered staff

To be based in Tiverton Hospitals Urgent Treatment Centre which is open to patients between the hours of 08:00 and 2000, 7 days a week. The purpose of the UTC is to treat urgent health problems locally preventing unnecessary attendances at local ED's.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities for Staff/Patients

• To book patients into the Adastra system when reception is closed.
• Undertaking initial assessments of patients maintain patient records, recording observations and contributing to the evaluation of the patient's progress.
• To assist in the ongoing care of patients within the unit as directed by the registered clinicians.
• To undertake tasks such as recording observations following local training and assessment of competence, reporting any change in a patient's condition promptly and accurately to the qualified staff.
• To help maintain supplies and ensure correct storage. To monitor quality and remove sub standard items for the return to the supplier. Assist in maintaining adequate levels of stock.
• To provide a safe and clean environment for patients and staff by ensuring that the equipment and furniture are cleaned and used correctly and that any faulty or damaged equipment is reported to senior staff.
• To use equipment safely and appropriately, following local instruction.
• To have a good understanding of National and Trust policies, especially with regard to health and safety, moving and handling, infection control, confidentiality and to comply with those policies and procedures.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to facilitate the provision of quality care for patients

About us

At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.

We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.

We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.

To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals clickhere

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tiverton and District Hospital - Urgent Treatment Centre

Kennedy way

Tiverton

EX16 6NT

Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tiverton and District Hospital - Urgent Treatment Centre

Kennedy way

Tiverton

EX16 6NT

Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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