Orthopaedic Inpatient Care Assistant

Fortius Clinic; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fortius Clinic seeks a Healthcare Assistant to support registered nurses in the assessment of care and participate in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for inpatients in London’s West End.

You will prioritise your own workload, work within your knowledge boundaries and assist with admissions, post-operative care and discharge, as well as clinical observations and routine tests. A patient-centred, flexible team player is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years previous HCA experience ideally in NHS/private healthcare sector.
• Basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills.
• NVQ 3 in Healthcare (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in working in an inpatient ward.
• Competent in clinical procedures and observations relating to this role.
• Able to work in a team but use their own initiative.
• Fluent communicator (written and verbal) and good interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Flexible, helpful and caring.
• Good IT skills.

Responsabilités

• Assist with admission, post-operative care and discharge of patients.
• Manage the clinical observations on patients, recording and reporting any abnormalities or change in patients’ condition and escorting when appropriate.
• Accurately test urine and record results.
• Accurately measure height, weight and body mass index for all patients.
• Perform ECG on patient on request of staff nurse.
• Assist with preparing and serving refreshments and beverages.
• Liaise effectively with nursing staff, multi-disciplinary teams and other allied health professionals.
• Make appropriate and objective written entries in patient records, keeping them accurate and up to date.
• Share responsibility for the cleanliness and the day-to-day maintenance of the ward.
• Assist the ward administrator with preparing patients notes from admission and filing of notes on discharge.
• Be committed to working flexibly within a dynamic environment, responding to the changing needs of the service.
• Contribute to the evaluation of complaints, incidents and accidents.
• Work within and be aware of the organisations clinical policies and guidelines.
• Assist with laundry deliveries to the ward, ensuring linen is stored and disposed of correctly.

Connaissances

HCA experience

English proficiency

IT skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Formation

NVQ 3 in Healthcare (or equivalent)

Description du poste

Fortius Clinic seeks a Healthcare Assistant to support registered nurses in the assessment of care and participate in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for inpatients in London’s West End.

You will prioritise your own workload, work within your knowledge boundaries and assist with admissions, post-operative care and discharge, as well as clinical observations and routine tests. A patient-centred, flexible team player is essential.