Bank Clinical Support Assistant – Patient Care

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust; Walsall; Presencial; GBP 20.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust seeks a Bank Clinical Support Worker to join the October cohort. You will work under a registered practitioner to provide patient care as delegated, support the care environment, and uphold policies and competencies.

The role emphasizes privacy, dignity, and confidentiality within a busy ward setting. As part of the Clinical Support team, you will welcome patients and carers, report changes in condition, assist with emergencies, and help with mobility, meals, and

Formación

• QCF/NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification/relevant experience.
• Maths and English qualification.
• Care Certificate or ability to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment.

Responsabilidades

• Welcome and orientate patients, carers, relatives, and other visitors to the ward/department always demonstrating care and compassion.
• Report any observed changes in the patients physical or psychological needs to the registered practitioner.
• Provide support to the registered practitioner, and where appropriate, other members of the ward/ department clinical team as required.
• Participate with emergencies i.e. cardiac arrest, patient falls and patients with a rapidly deteriorating condition.
• Undertake transfer/escort of patients from one area to another within scope of practice and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner.
• Assist in the Care after Death for deceased patients ensuring that all religious and cultural wishes are adhered with.
• Assist in the maintenance of the patients individual hygiene requirements, including supporting/ undertaking fundamental patient care, such as washing, dressing, skin care, oral care, hair care, nail care etc. Ensure any concerns or changes in the patients' condition are reported to the registered practitioner.
• Assist in the prevention of pressure ulcers, complete required documentation and report any concerns or changes in skin integrity to the registered practitioner.
• Ensure safe and effective use of equipment and other aids deployed to assist patient movement and mobility e.g. walking aids, hoists etc.
• Assist in the preparation of patients prior to them receiving meals and beverages, providing assistance with feeding / drinking where appropriate.
• Correctly record and monitor dietary and fluid intake of patients, informing registered practitioners of progress and / or any difficulties relating to dietary / fluid intake experienced by the patient.
• Communicate effectively and maintain good relationships with patients, relatives, and other healthcare practitioners.
• Ensure that consent is obtained prior to delivering all aspects of patient care.
• Undertake duties as directed by the registered practitioner in relation to all verbal and written communications, ensuring messages and communications are passed to other team members, as required.
• Listen to and value the views of patients and their relatives and / or on their experience and discuss this with registered practitioners to improve care and patient experience.
• Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety for patients and carers in line with their personal beliefs and preferences whilst in hospital, seeking support from a registered practitioner when required.
• In accordance with training, ensure safe and effective infection prevention and control (including waste management), handwashing and wearing of Personal Protective Equipment are always adhered to.
• Maintain cleanliness in the work environment in line with Health and Safety and Infection Prevention policies and guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain environments for clinical procedures under the direction of a registered practitioner.
• Under the direction of a registered practitioner, organise the supply and maintenance of materials and ward or department equipment, ensuring they are placed in the correct area and present no hazards to staff, patients, or visitors.
• Assist in the transfer of materials and equipment as requested.
• Clean and return equipment used in procedures and treatments or dispose of as appropriate.
• Assist with the checking and recording of deliveries to the clinical areas against original orders.
• Assist with stock rotation, minimising the risk of equipment being out of date.

Educación

QCF/NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification/relevant experience

Maths and English qualification

Care Certificate or ability to complete within 12 weeks

Descripción del empleo

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust seeks a Bank Clinical Support Worker to join the October cohort. You will work under a registered practitioner to provide patient care as delegated, support the care environment, and uphold policies and competencies.

The role emphasizes privacy, dignity, and confidentiality within a busy ward setting. As part of the Clinical Support team, you will welcome patients and carers, report changes in condition, assist with emergencies, and help with mobility, meals, and