Health Care Assistant - AMU / MAC / B3

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in England is seeking a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant to work alongside a nurse and support patients with daily living activities. You will perform venepuncture, cannulation and ECGs, assist in assessments and supervise Band 2 Support Workers, contributing to timely admissions and discharge.

A positive, patient-centered approach and good teamwork are essential. The role requires excellent communication, confidentiality, and adherence to Trust policies, with

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE grade 4.
• Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures.
• Keyboard skills.
• Six months care experience and knowledge of area.

Responsibilities

• Support Medical/Nursing Staff in assessment with venepuncture, cannulation and ECG recordings.
• Perform basic Nursing care to a high standard in line with Nursing Practice.
• Supervise and support Band 2 Support Workers.
• Report significant changes to Senior Nursing staff.
• Ensure effective communication and liaise with patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Participate in mandatory training and adhere to Trust policies.

Skills

Venepuncture

Cannulation

ECG recordings

Basic nursing care

Supervising staff

Six months care experience

Confidentiality

Education

Maths and English GCSE grade 4

NVQ III in care

Tools

Keyboard skills

Job description

The role will involve working alongside a nurse, assisting the patients with their daily activities of living, washing, dressing, nutrition, hygiene, etc to maintain an excellent standard of patient care. You will support and lead the band 2 healthcare assistants. You will carry out venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs and assist in the assessment of new admissions. Promoting a positive atmosphere , promoting independence , encouraging the patients to ensure good recovery and reduced length of stay. We work with a multi-disciplinary team, to ensure that patient care is the priority.,

Key Responsibilities

• Support Medical/Nursing Staff in the assessment of acutely ill patients by being proficient in venepuncture, cannulation and ECG recordings.
• Perform basic Nursing care to the highest attainable standard, in accordance with agreed Nursing Practice.
• Supervise and support Band 2 Support Workers.
• Report significant changes to Senior Nursing staff.
• Ensure effective communication and maintain a good liaison when dealing with patients, visitors and work colleagues.
• Maintain a confidential and professional approach when dealing with patients, their relatives and other professionals.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures in use within the Department.
• Participate in basic housekeeping duties on the request of senior work colleagues.
• Ensure equipment, fixtures and fittings, are left in good order and arrange, in consultation with Sister, for repair and maintenance as appropriate.
• Ensure good liaison with other Wards and Departments.
• Assist in the safe escorting/transferring and discharge of patients as directed by senior staff.
• Participate in the continuing development of the Ward philosophy and approach with care.
• Maintain standards of conduct and dress to sustain public confidence.
• Be willing to undertake NVQ III in care.
• Report all accidents, complaints and untoward incidents to the senior person on duty, in accordance with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust policy.
• Maintain a safe environment for both patients and other members of staff.
• Be aware of Health and Safety issues, attend and keep up to date with relevant mandatory training e.g.Fire, moving and handling.

We are looking for candidates with good interpersonal, communication and organisational. Previous care experience is also desirable ideally gained in a healthcare environment. In house training will be provided. It is essential that the successful applicant is committed to professional development and has the ability to work as part of a team and independently using their own initiative.

You need to be dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic and be committed to providing care to an excellent standard and open to change in order that we continually improve.

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE grade 4
• Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures
• Keyboard skills
• Six months care experience, Experience of similar role with a knowledge of area, Experience in acute medicine, To work open and honestly and maintain confidentiality

Work Experience

• Worked effectively within a team

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom have won awards for their work., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.

Diversity Statement

We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

Additional Information

• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• If you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks.
• Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost for an Enhanced DBS, is £45.90 and for a Basic & Standard, this is £24.90 this cost includes a £4.90 admin fee.