Healthcare Assistant
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Job summary
Ward 41 is a 28 bedded acute medical ward which is recruiting staff to be part of their team. This exciting opportunity is for Health Care Assistants who are highly motivated and enthusiastic, with a keen interest in caring for patients with medical conditions. Applicants should display effective communication skills and deliver high quality patient focused care.
The medical unit is friendly and supportive and has a commitment to providing a high quality of nursing care.
Main duties of the job
To assist in admitting patients to the ward, completing demographic details and recording base-line observations.
To provide care to patients following instructions in the care plan, programme or pathway.
To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinical observations.
To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patients condition and report changes to a registered nurse.
To assess patients level of dependence in meeting personal care needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination and comfort).
To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportive manner.
To accurately record information on patient food charts and fluid balance charts, reporting concerns to a registered nurse.
To carry out clinical skills relevant to the ward/department and patient group (eg phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings).
To assist clinical team with data entry, filing and maintaining accurate documentation of care.
To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging patients, ensuring all property is packed and the bed area is prepared for the next patient.
About us
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We are one of the largest integrated care providers in England. Over 7,000 Staff serve a population of around 650,000 people in the North East,
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Details
Date posted
23 September 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£20,270 to £21,318 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9439-22-0874
Job locations
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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