County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

We have an opportunity within our Emergency Department Team for a Health Care Assistant role. You will be responsible for delivering care for a range of patients presenting with varied complaints under the direction of the qualified nurse. Ideally You will have some experience in the acute setting

Main duties of the job

The HCA role is responsible for the delivery of care to patients in the Emergency Department setting. Stocking and cleaning of department, working within the multidisciplinary team. Ability to follow instructions but also ability to use own initiative in the delivery of patient care

The post holder will support the clinical team in providing quality care to patients acting under the direction of a registered nurse.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

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.

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

Date posted

06 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9439-23-0478

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in the assessment of patients attending the department via ambulance and other routes.

To provide care to patients depending on their needs under the direction of the Qualified Nursing staff.

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 and the area is prepared for the next patient.

To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately stocked and tidy.

To ensure the non- clinical

To participate in clinical supervision.

To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns and complaints in a positive manner.

To attend mandatory and role specific training to the role