Job summary
Part Time 30 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join the friendly and dedicated Team of Nursing and Medical Staff in Urology.
The unit provides urological diagnostics and treatments for patients with urological conditions. The role will also be to assist the team with the flexible cystoscopy, urodynamics, flow tests and ESWL.
We are a dynamic, progressive service and are looking for candidates who must be caring, hardworking, reliable and committed to delivering and maintaining high standards of nursing care.
Please note, this vacancy may close early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for the post.
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
- To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.
- To assist in clinical procedures such as flexible cystoscopy, urodynamics, flow studies and clinics
- To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
- To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
- To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies.
- To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
- To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.
- To assist in clinical procedures such as flexible cystoscopy, urodynamics, flow studies and clinics
- To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
- To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
- To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies.
- To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised.
- To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge.
- To report any untoward incidents/occurrences.
- To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism.
- To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate, and which inspires confidence.
- To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete.
- To participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
- To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.
- To assist in clinical procedures such as flexible cystoscopy, urodynamics, flow studies and clinics
- To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
- To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
- To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies.
- To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised.
- To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge.
- To report any untoward incidents/occurrences.
- To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism.
- To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate, and which inspires confidence.
- To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete.
- To participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Level or equivalent
- Care Certificate, or willing to work towards upon appointment
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 (Ideally in Health Care) or equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults procedures
- Experience within a care setting
- Experience in working within an acute setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to use own initiative when necessary
- Ability to adapt to working in a variety of clinical settings
- Be able to work under remote supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Level or equivalent
- Care Certificate, or willing to work towards upon appointment
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 (Ideally in Health Care) or equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults procedures
- Experience within a care setting
- Experience in working within an acute setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to use own initiative when necessary
- Ability to adapt to working in a variety of clinical settings
- Be able to work under remote supervision
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.
