Health Care Assistant - Growth, Learning & Team Support

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Care Assistant role at Southend University Hospital NHS Trust supports a 24-bed ward, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care and a high standard of experience. The post emphasizes professional development through regular study days and learning opportunities and highlights close collaboration with the Burns Unit.

The role offers structured induction, access to the HCA Academy and opportunities to grow within the NHS system, with guidance and pastoral

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

The Health Care Assistant role at Southend University Hospital NHS Trust supports a 24-bed ward, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care and a high standard of experience. The post emphasizes professional development through regular study days and learning opportunities and highlights close collaboration with the Burns Unit.

The role offers structured induction, access to the HCA Academy and opportunities to grow within the NHS system, with guidance and pastoral