Health Care Assistant

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated healthcare support worker to assist in the recovery ward and catheter lab within the Cardiac Diagnostic Centre. The role involves providing patient-centred care, supporting clinical procedures, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Candidates will need a compassionate approach and the ability to maintain high standards of care while collaborating with various healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical procedures per protocols and guidelines.
• Collaborate with the MDT team as directed by the Nurse in Charge.
• Maintain nursing care standards and positive experiences.
• Record monitoring data like vital signs and blood glucose.
• Assist with ward cleanliness and clinical waste disposal.

Job description

The post-holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse on the recovery ward and catheter lab in the Cardiac Diagnostic Centre. The role provides patient-centred care, supports clinical procedures and works as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical procedures, protocols and guidelines to ensure effective service delivery.
• Collaborate with the MDT team, delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
• Maintain high standards of nursing care and a positive patient experience before, during and after procedures.
• Record vital signs, blood glucose and other monitoring data.
• Assist with ward cleanliness, clinical waste and sharps disposal.
• Document patient records accurately in written and electronic formats.
• Use equipment within the own department under direction of the nurse in charge.
• Answer telephone, take messages and refer to the nurse in charge.
• Unpack and check stores, undertake cleaning and correct storage of equipment.
• Communicate compassionately, maintain confidentiality and use empathetic techniques.
• Observe, assess and respond to personal care needs, escalating concerns as required.
• Deliver personal care duties and support activities of daily living (mouth care, hygiene, toileting).
• Manoeuvre patient equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs safely.
• Undertake delegated procedures under supervision of a registered healthcare practitioner.
• Support patient feeding, diet and nutrition intake, report changes to nursing staff.
• Manage patient property and monitor supplies for the department.
• Contribute to the learning environment for new starters.
• Maintain a safe, healthy working environment and act in the best interest of individuals.
• Work in partnership with families, carers and the wider healthcare team.
• Maintain and develop skills and knowledge through learning activities and appraisal participation.
• Participate in team handovers.

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