Band 3 Urgent Community Response Healthcare Assistant
Job summary
The post holder works as part of the department team under the supervision of registered nurses and:
*Participates in the delivery of patient centred care, maintaining a compassionate and professional attitude at all times.
*Contributes to the department organisation.
*Support registered nurses in the provision of caring and safe environment.
The post holder will demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. They will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
*Undertake and complete regular reviews of patients reporting any changes or concerns to a registered nurse. Recognise the importance and facilitate where required patients to access emotional and spiritual support
*Assist patients of all genders with all aspects of personal care, which includes personal and oral hygiene and, toileting. Use strategies to promote continence and manage and care for incontinence using appropriate aids and devices. Undertake urinary catheter care.
*On a daily basis assist and support patients of all genders when mobilising, repositioning in bed or chair whilst promoting patient independence using aids as appropriate
*Recognise and understand the importance of adequate nutrition and hydration of the patients by serving food and drinks and assisting patients with feeding and drinking when necessary, ensuring any records are updated. Recognise and maintain any specific dietary instruction's associated with individual patients.
*Recognise where a patient may display problems with swallowing and require further assessment and report this to a registered nurse.
*Following appropriate training and supervised practice undertake visual assessment of intravenous cannula and report any signs of infection / inflammation to a registered nurse. Following appropriate training and delegation remove intravenous cannula as requested.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Job description
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Evidence of completion of a Health
Related Education and
Development programme/ Care
Certificate
Experience
Essential
Experience of recent working in an
acute hospital / provider led
healthcare environment as an
Health Care Support Worker
* Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary and cross agency work
environment
* Experience of carrying out assigned
duties after training and using
initiative
* Competent in a range of clinical skills
and practices relevant to the scope of
practice required
* Understanding of the principles of
safeguarding and Mental Capacity
* Awareness of Health and Safety issues
* Has knowledge in relation to the
parameters and scope of practice in
which the post holder should work
and when to seek advice and
support of others
* Willingness to take on new skills
and develop scope of practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
For help with your application, contact:
Safina Kassam
safina.kassam2@uhb.nhs.uk
07442883700
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 3
Salary
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-49402PM
Job locations
Solihull Community Nursing
Friars Gate, 1011 Stratford Road
Solihull
West Midlands
B90 4BN
Attachments
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