Healthcare Assistant-Rockwood FTC

Job summary

Band 2 Working with the Frail elderly from 65 and above.

1. The healthcare assistant / support worker will Provide patient centred, compassionatecare at all times and advocate for the patient, they will assist the Patient's to maintain asmuch independence as possible whilst in Hospital.2. The healthcare assistant / support worker is a member of the team that delivers clinicalcare under the supervision of a registered nurse. Tasks are delegated by the registerednurse.3. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that patients are cared for in a safeenvironment and that privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.4. The post holder will provide direct care and provide verbal and written reports.5. To actively seek the views of patients / carers on their understanding of their care needsand develop a relationship to ensure the patients experience is positive.6. The Healthcare Assistant is required to successfully complete all 15 standards within theInduction Care Certificate and associated workbook within the set timeframe of 4 weeks(maximum 12 weeks), if they have not completed it previously.

Please note that the vacancy may close early due to the amount of application we receive.

Main duties of the job

Ensuring they deliver high standard of care ensuring.

1. To assist the registered nurse / professional in the delivery of individualised patient care2. To effectively communicate with patients, in such a way, that respects and takes into account the patient's level of understanding.3. To assist with the preparation and delivery of meals and beverages, assisting patients as requested.4. Adhere to strict compliance with Trust Infection Control policies and procedures.5. To participate in the admission process of patients as directed by the registered nurse.6. To assist the registered nurse / professional in the delivery of patient care - pre, peri and post procedures, as required within scope.7. To communicate effectively with patients / carers to ensure patients are kept well informed of any changes or delays to appointments / investigations.8. To be responsible for undertaking and recording blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, urine analysis, weight, height, reporting any abnormalities to the nurse / professional in charge.9. To help patients within the parameters of their level of mobility, using equipment as required, ensuring risks are minimised.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.