Health Care Assistant - Out of Hours District Nursing Service

TN United Kingdom; Penrith; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Penrith is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support patient care and maintain clinical areas. The role involves assisting registered nurses, transferring patients, and ensuring a safe environment. Flexibility and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in maintaining a well-stocked, tidy, and welcoming environment for patients.
• Provide care under supervision of a registered nurse.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Job description

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Health Care Assistant - Out of Hours District Nursing Service, Penrith

Client:

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Location:

Penrith, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

To assist the team in maintaining a well-stocked, tidy, and welcoming environment for patients. Carry out tasks involving direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, following local policies and trust guidelines. Relieve trained nurses of non-clinical duties.

Rotate through all clinical areas to meet service needs. Cover the unit over a 24-hour period from Monday 07:30 to Saturday 14:00.

Main duties of the job

• Transfer patients throughout clinical areas, including wheelchairs and trolleys.
• Receive patients into reception/clinical areas, verify details, and act as a chaperone when necessary.
• Assist in the safe movement and positioning of patients.
• Clean, check, and prepare transfer trolleys.
• Assist in cleaning clinical areas and equipment, ensuring safety.
• Remove clinical waste and body fluids.
• Maintain adequate stock levels.
• Deliver specimens.
• Report untoward incidents to senior nurses.
• Compile admission packs.
• Participate in internal rotation within the unit.

Working for our organisation

Join the Elective Centre team, providing high standards of care to adult patients attending surgery/procedures. The department operates from 07:30 Monday to 14:00 Saturday, with various shifts. We cover Orthopaedics, General and Breast surgery, Vascular, ENT, Oral and minor plastic surgery, Urology, and chronic pain. The unit includes a day surgery, procedure room, and 14 inpatient beds. The environment is busy and demanding, requiring flexibility and excellent communication skills.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provide care under supervision of a registered nurse, adhering to best practices.
• Check and prepare transfer trolleys, including oxygen, suction, and resus equipment.
• Transfer patients, report issues, and assist with patient movement.
• Prepare clinical areas for procedures, ensuring equipment functionality and supplies.
• Support procedures, carry out safety checks, and assist in cleaning and waste removal.
• Maintain stock levels, order supplies, and manage storage.
• Deliver specimens and x-ray materials as needed.
• Follow infection control measures.
• Undertake recovery duties post-operation as instructed.
• Complete documentation according to policies.
• Report incidents via IR1 system.
• Participate in rotation and staff meetings.

Person specification

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Willingness to undertake further training.
• Ability to manage priorities under pressure.
• Understanding of detailed procedures.
• Clear communication skills.
• Flexibility to work required hours.
• Adaptability to service needs.
• Effective team working.
• Sympathetic approach to patients and colleagues.
• Willingness to develop skills and knowledge.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.