NHS
Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients - Beckenham Beacon
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Job Description
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- To work with minimal supervision, assisting in the delivery of nursing care across sites in liaison with the multidisciplinary team.
- To assist with administrative and clerical/other clinical duties to ensure the effective running of the department.
- To supervise support and facilitate the training of junior Health care assistants.
- To maintain own personal development with support from departmental manager
- Demonstrate encourage and assist patients in undertaking therapeutic activities within parameters of agreed care plans and under guidance of registered practitioners
- To monitor and record patients clinical observations, escalating appropriately to a registered nurse as required
- To assist with patient nutritional needs eating, drinking, menu selection, meal delivery and special diets according to the individual patients needs
- To assist in the maintenance of up to date, comprehensive and accurate records in accordance with current legal requirements both written and digital
- To assist in the admission and discharge of patients including any necessary risk assessments
- To escort patients and families to other departments within the hospital as required
- Undertake electrocardiogram (ECG) recording and point of care testing (e.g. blood sugar, urinalysis)
- After appropriate training, to assist in the collection of specimens including blood samples (including fixed central lines and established arterial lines specialist areas only)
- After appropriate training; insert, secure and remove female catheters; empty drainage bags and accurately measure and record urinary output
- After appropriate training assist in the implementation of advanced wound care (e.g. skin closure using adhesive sutures, wound drainage care)
- To participate in maintaining standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control, reporting problems as appropriate
- To ensure that equipment is clean at all times, stored safely when not in use and report faults as appropriate
- To assist in setting up and preparing patient areas appropriately to the clinical area (this may include the set up and calibration of devices e.g. ventilators, pumps after appropriate training)
- Demonstrate encourage and assist patients in undertaking therapeutic activities within parameters of agreed care plans and under guidance of registered practitioners
- To monitor and record patients clinical observations, escalating appropriately to a registered nurse as required
- To assist with patient nutritional needs eating, drinking, menu selection, meal delivery and special diets according to the individual patients needs
- To assist in the maintenance of up to date, comprehensive and accurate records in accordance with current legal requirements both written and digital
- To assist in the admission and discharge of patients including any necessary risk assessments
- To escort patients and families to other departments within the hospital as required
- Undertake electrocardiogram (ECG) recording and point of care testing (e.g. blood sugar, urinalysis)
- After appropriate training, to assist in the collection of specimens including blood samples (including fixed central lines and established arterial lines specialist areas only)
- After appropriate training; insert, secure and remove female catheters; empty drainage bags and accurately measure and record urinary output
- After appropriate training assist in the implementation of advanced wound care (e.g. skin closure using adhesive sutures, wound drainage care)
- To participate in maintaining standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control, reporting problems as appropriate
- To ensure that equipment is clean at all times, stored safely when not in use and report faults as appropriate
- To assist in setting up and preparing patient areas appropriately to the clinical area (this may include the set up and calibration of devices e.g. ventilators, pumps after appropriate training)
- Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy or GCSEs Maths and English Grades A-C
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
- Care Certificate
- Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy or GCSEs Maths and English Grades A-C
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
- Care Certificate
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced senior healthcare assistant to work as part of the Outpatient Department Nursing team at Beckenham Beacon Hospital, although there maybe occasions where the post holder may need to rotate to others Kings Sites.
We are open 5 days a week Mon-Friday, 7:30am-5.30pm.
You must be caring, reliable and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe, positive patient experience.
You must have effective communication skills, be flexible and be able to adapt to changing demands and priorities. Phlebotomy skills and certification is necessary to apply for this position.
For further information or an informal visit on the post please contact:
Avril Coffey Senior Sister avril.coffey@nhs.net
Nicola Macey Senior Sister nicolamacey@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Full information can be found in the job description.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible
Date posted
26 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£27,129 to £28,649 a year Per annum, plus high cost area
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
213-PRUH-7805
Job locations
Beckenham Beacon
Beckenham
BR3 3QL
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
To assist patients with activities of daily living whilst encouraging independence, as appropriate
Job responsibilities
To assist patients with activities of daily living whilst encouraging independence, as appropriate
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Beckenham Beacon
Beckenham
BR3 3QL
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Beckenham Beacon
Beckenham
BR3 3QL
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.