Healthcare Assistant
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Job summary
The role of HCA incorporates providing patient care on a cardiology ward encompassing an acute cardiac unit. This position offers development of skills and provides education and support for the successful candidate. We are a very dynamic team who work closely together to provide the highest standard of care. You will need to be highly motivated and have the ability to work automomously. As a team we deliver the highest standard of care and compassion.
Main duties of the job
To assist in admitting patients to the ward & recording base line observations.
To provide care to patients following instructions in the care plan 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 & report changes to a registered nurse.
To assess patient's level of dependence in meeting personal care needs & give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination and comfort.
To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive & supportive manner.
To accurately record information on patient food charts & fluid balance charts, reporting concerns to a registered nurse.
To carry out clinical skills relevant to the ward & patient group (eg phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings.)
To assist clinical team with data entry, filing & maintaining accurate documentation of care.
To assist in escorting, transferring & disharging patients, ensuring all property is packed & the bed is prepared for the next patient.
To ensure treatment rooms & ward areas are adequately stocked and tidy.
To participate in clinical supervision.
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.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
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Details
Date posted
24 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9439-23-0724
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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