Health Care Assistant

HCA Healthcare UK; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare UK is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our 24-bed Plastic Surgery ward, working with the Burns Unit to deliver patient-centred care and support a multidisciplinary team.

You will perform baseline observations, assist with care planning, orient patients and relatives to the unit, and maintain clear communication with the MDT. The role emphasises infection control and ongoing professional development through the HCA Academy.

Responsibilities

• Supports RN in assessment of patient
• Performs clinical baseline observations
• Orientates patient and relatives to the unit/ward environment
• Follows plan of care, reports any changes in the patient's condition
• Contributes with suggestions and ideas for action
• Reports results of any intervention
• Records and documents episodes of care in accordance with guidelines
• Effective communication is maintained with MDT, patient, relatives and visitors.
• Transfers patients to and from the procedure rooms/trolley bay and the wards (if required)
• Following Infection control policy prepares equipment and procedure room/trolley bay for patients' pre and post-surgery.

Job description

Join our dedicated team in providing holistic, patient-centred care for our 24-bed ward. Working collaboratively with a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality care and ensuring the best possible patient experience. We are committed to supporting your professional growth, offering regular team study days, development opportunities and ongoing learning to help you thrive in your role. Specialising inPlastic Surgery, our ward works closely with theBurns Unit, supporting patients throughout their recovery journey and facilitating a smooth transition from specialist care through to discharge. No VISA sponsorship available for this role Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

• Supports RN in assessment of patient
• Performs clinical baseline observations
• Orientates patient and relatives to the unit/ward environment
• Follows plan of care, reports any changes in the patient's condition
• Contributes with suggestions and ideas for action
• Reports results of any intervention
• Records and documents episodes of care in accordance with guidelines
• Effective communication is maintained with MDT, patient, relatives and visitors.
• Transfers patients to and from the procedure rooms/trolley bay and the wards (if required)
• Following Infection control policy prepares equipment and procedure room/trolley bay for patients' pre and post-surgery.

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an IC initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a 'one workforce' cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education, and experience of Healthcare Assistants.