Job description

Job responsibilities

What would be my responsibilities as the Health Care Assistant:

• To assist in the planning of patient care and the delivery of an excellent care service.
• To participate in the efficient operational management of the department, providing support to the shift leaders and Ward Manager
• To undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Ward Manager supporting the management and development of the nursing care and the delivery of the service
• To provide support to the Ward Manager, Deputy ward Manager and shift leaders
• To undertake a link nurse role(s) for designated clinical responsibilities, attend meetings and complete associated actions attached to the link nurse role
• To ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for patients and their families.
• To maintain a clean and safe environment including but not limited to: patients room, ward hallway, store rooms & nurses station.
• To participate in the maintenance of the stores, supplies and utilise consumables effectively.
• To be flexible in working patterns, including weekends, depending on the need and ward activities
• To be flexible and adaptable in working in different departments when needed and during department closures.
• To escort patients to other departments and on as needs basis to other hospitals.
• To complete all nursing documentation in line with the Hospitals policies, procedures and protocols.
• To undertake daily, weekly and monthly safety checks on the ward when assigned accordingly
• To chaperone / assist consultants with procedures and assist nurses when carry out nursing interventions.
• To undertake weight and height measurements, collection and sampling of urine, MRSA swab, CPE swab, bloods and accurately record all findings. Any abnormalities to be reported to the nurses.
• To undertake the clinical tasks involved with admissions, preparing patients for investigations and procedures and going to theatre, doing appropriate referrals to other health care staff and facilities and discharging patients.
• Adhere to Hospitals Policy for Manual Handling
• To maintain confidentiality surrounding patient treatment at all times.
• To have knowledge of and adhere to the Department and Hospital policy and professional standards.
• To be aware and comply with all Infection Control policies and ensure best practice is maintained to ensure low infection rates.
• To ensure compliance with mandatory training
• To ensure the required competency are obtained for job role
• To ensure awareness of incidents and complaints in the hospital and comply to recommendations and shared learning to prevent reoccurrence.

Job responsibilities

What would be my responsibilities as the Health Care Assistant:

• To assist in the planning of patient care and the delivery of an excellent care service.
• To participate in the efficient operational management of the department, providing support to the shift leaders and Ward Manager
• To undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Ward Manager supporting the management and development of the nursing care and the delivery of the service
• To provide support to the Ward Manager, Deputy ward Manager and shift leaders
• To undertake a link nurse role(s) for designated clinical responsibilities, attend meetings and complete associated actions attached to the link nurse role
• To ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for patients and their families.
• To maintain a clean and safe environment including but not limited to: patients room, ward hallway, store rooms & nurses station.
• To participate in the maintenance of the stores, supplies and utilise consumables effectively.
• To be flexible in working patterns, including weekends, depending on the need and ward activities
• To be flexible and adaptable in working in different departments when needed and during department closures.
• To escort patients to other departments and on as needs basis to other hospitals.
• To complete all nursing documentation in line with the Hospitals policies, procedures and protocols.
• To undertake daily, weekly and monthly safety checks on the ward when assigned accordingly
• To chaperone / assist consultants with procedures and assist nurses when carry out nursing interventions.
• To undertake weight and height measurements, collection and sampling of urine, MRSA swab, CPE swab, bloods and accurately record all findings. Any abnormalities to be reported to the nurses.
• To undertake the clinical tasks involved with admissions, preparing patients for investigations and procedures and going to theatre, doing appropriate referrals to other health care staff and facilities and discharging patients.
• Adhere to Hospitals Policy for Manual Handling
• To maintain confidentiality surrounding patient treatment at all times.
• To have knowledge of and adhere to the Department and Hospital policy and professional standards.
• To be aware and comply with all Infection Control policies and ensure best practice is maintained to ensure low infection rates.
• To ensure compliance with mandatory training
• To ensure the required competency are obtained for job role
• To ensure awareness of incidents and complaints in the hospital and comply to recommendations and shared learning to prevent reoccurrence.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of team work and completing set objectives
• Problem solving and ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in both written and spoken English
• Able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good attendance record
• Flexibility to change shifts when department needs change
• Enthusiastic, Reliable and able to work under pressure
• Neat and tidy appearance
• Excellent clinical skills
• Professional commitment and self-awareness
• Motivate self and others

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of education
• Basic computer skills
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• The Care certificate is desirable

Experience

Essential

• Experience of team work and completing set objectives
• Problem solving and ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in both written and spoken English
• Able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good attendance record
• Flexibility to change shifts when department needs change
• Enthusiastic, Reliable and able to work under pressure
• Neat and tidy appearance
• Excellent clinical skills
• Professional commitment and self-awareness
• Motivate self and others

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of education
• Basic computer skills
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• The Care certificate is desirable

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

Employer's website

https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)