Health Care Assistant

at  North Bristol NHS Trust

Are you an enthusiastic, caring person?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and supportive team in Medical Day Care. The unit is situated within the Brunel building.
Medical Day Care provides non theatre day case treatments for a variety of specialties. Listed are some examples of the intravenous therapies and treatments we deliver:
Immunoglobulins
Biologics
Bisphosphonates
Iron infusions
Blood transfusions
Endocrinology testing
Ascitic Drains
You would be expected to support the Registered Nurses by helping to start patients’ treatments including recording observations on eobs and weighing patients. You will also be expected to remove cannulas at the end of treatment You will assist with patients having ascitic drains and any documentation required.
We prepare patient packs and lists in advance, which you will be involved with.
Training for venepuncture and cannulation will be offered if interested.
We aim for excellence and to provide a high-quality service.
Medical Day Care is open Monday-Friday 8am-8pm
Main duties of the job
You would be expected to support the Registered Nurses by helping to start patients’ treatments including recording observations on eobs and weighing patients. You will also be expected to remove cannulas at the end of treatment You will assist with patients having ascitic drains and any documentation required.
You will be asked to provide refreshments for patients.
We prepare patient packs and lists in advance, which you will be involved with.
Once fully established with HCA’s will help with supporting patients having bone marrow biopsies
Our aim at North Bristol NHS Trust is to deliver exceptional healthcare for all our patients and carers.
Improving the patient experience through your work
Patients are the most important people in the health service and are at the centre of what we do. Patients and carers are the ‘experts’ in how they feel and what it is like to live with or care for someone with a particular illness or condition. The patients’ experience of our services should guide the way we deliver services and influence how we engage with patients every day in our work.
All staff should communicate effectively in their day to day practice with patients and should support and enable patients/carers to make choices, changes and influence the way their treatment or care is provided. All staff, managers and Board members should work to promote effective patient, carer and public involvement in all elements of their work
We have a duty to involve, engage and consult with patients, carers and families about plans for health facilities and the provision of our services.
A Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) is a core member of the team delivering direct care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate health care to people in accordance with assessed needs and a care plan.
You will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare, or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner, in accordance with the Trust values.
There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills and skills set specific to your area of work. You will also be supported to obtain your care certificate if you do not have this qualification.
Main Duties and Responsibilities Nursing Care (under indirect supervision, once deemed competent)
1. Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
2. Duties are delegated to you in line with care plans
3. Not all duties are routine, and you will need to use your knowledge, experience and understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility
4. To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.
5. Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff
6. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
7. Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
8. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies
9. Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.
10. Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.
11. Maintain accurate records relating to communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills.
12. Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty
13. Work effectively as part of a team.
Training
1. Undertake the Trust’s corporate and local induction and maintain your learning and compliance with training requirements for your
2. Complete mandatory training. This will vary depending on area of work.
3. Attend In-service Training
4. Successful completion of the Care Certificate if applicable
Professional
1. 1 Demonstrate ability to access Trust policies and procedures and comply with those relevant to role.
2. Act, at all times, in a manner which demonstrates respect for privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
3. Embrace the Trust values and work in an inclusive way.
4. Act within limits of competence, ensuring actions support care, protection, and wellbeing.
5. Responsible for maintaining own skills, knowledge, and competence for the role.
6. Ensure all mandatory training is undertaken in line with Trust policy.
7. Participate in team discussions / meetings as an integral member of the team.
8. You are accountable for your work and for reviewing the effectiveness of care provided. Adapting, or escalating as required.
9. To support or guide the healthcare support worker.
Administration
1. Competent in the use of IT systems within the workplace environment.
2. Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff, learners and other visitors to the department.
3. Comply with Trust policy regarding information governance and the care of patient property.
Working conditions
1. Dependent on work setting you may have frequent exposure to bodily fluids, distressed, or confused patients

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