Senior Health Care Assistant

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Orpington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Orpington is looking for a Healthcare Assistant to support patients with daily living activities and work closely with registered nurses. The ideal candidate should have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and at least one year of direct experience with patients. Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage in patient activities are essential. The role involves reporting changes in patient conditions and participating in both the care and administrative duties within the department.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace environment

Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience working directly with patients.
• Training and experience in specialist skills such as ECG, Vital Signs, Phlebotomy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and communicate with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to registered nurses.
• Support patients through transitions such as admission and discharge.
• Participate in departmental housekeeping and clerical duties.

Skills

Able to or willing to lead on patient engagement group activities

Excellent communication skills

Education

NVQ Health and Social Care Level 3

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Assist patients will all activities of daily living (eating and drinking, movement, physical comfort, personal hygiene and use of toilet facilities).
• To work at the direction of registered nurses
• Communicate effectively with patients and the multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in planning and liaison activities for patients.
• Inform a registered nurse as soon as possible when any change in a patient's condition is noticed.
• Support patients in change due to admission, discharge, death or personal loss and in adapting to their new environment.
• Report any complaints or requests for information from patients immediately to the senior nurse on duty to enable prompt response.
• Use resources effectively.
• Report all risks to the senior nursing staff.
• Assist in the general running of the department by undertaking housekeeping and clerical duties as appropriate.
• Participate in appraisal and training of self to develop a personal development plan and strive to achieve the set objectives, including NVQs.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate to the grade and as requested by the line manager.
• Attend staff meetings, updates and attend mandatory training as required.
• Take responsibility for carrying a radio and responding as required.
• Work closely with Management to ensure that the Prison Health Agenda is supported at all levels in the Practice.
• Develop and maintain effective communications with all interested parties.

Person specification

Education

• NVQ Health and Social Care Level 3

Experience

• Experience of working directly with patients for 1 year

Skills

• Able to or willing to lead on patient engagement group activities
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience of leading with patient activities and group work
• Training and experience in specialist skills such as ECG, Vital Signs, Phlebotomy

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.