Discharge Lounge Health Care Assistant

To assist in the delivery of patient/client care and participate in the safe and effective management of the nursing services under the supervision of registered nurses and midwives.
The Clinical Support Worker will contribute in a variety of activities of patient/client care to the level of experience and assessed competence that he/she has acquired.
The service users come from a variety of cultural backgrounds and the CSW must be able to communicate effectively.
We are looking for reliable and motivated Clinical Support Workers who have the energy and desire to deliver care to a high standard.
Recognise and maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients/clients and their records.
Ensure clarity in communicating with patients/clients and their relatives as well as other team members and in answering questions within the sphere of ones own knowledge.
Report changes in patients' condition to the registered nurse/midwife
on duty and participate in shift hand over to ensure effective continuity of care.
Contribute to the ongoing support of patients/clients and others significant to them, enabling patients/clients to maintain their interests, identity and emotional well-being.
Welcome patients/clients, their families and other visitors to the ward/department.
Introduce them to the facilities and services provided.
Demonstrate a caring approach to patients/clients, their families and visitors and to have good verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Join us at Bedford hospital and THRIVE, Teamwork, Honesty & openness, Respect, Inclusivity, Valuing people, Excellence.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assist with admitting, discharging, transferring and escorting patients in line with Trust policies, e.g. escort guidelines.
Once training and assessment of competence is obtained carrying out tasks and planned care as designated by a registered nurse/midwife, e.g. baseline observations, bathing and toileting.
Contribute to the promotion of equality for all individuals by supporting anti discriminatory practice, patient/client choice and acknowledging individuals personal beliefs and identity.
Maintain personal and organizational standards of health, safety and security, e.g. following the uniform policy.
Appropriately respond in the event of a health/clinical emergency e.g. cardiac arrest.
It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

These are our values and they are the basis of everything we do . Whether your just starting your career in care, looking to join a trust with genuine training and development opportunities or wanting secure and stable employment with a great benefits package and a starting salary of £22,383 plus enhancements. Whatever you are looking for from an employer Bedford hospital is your place to THRIVE.
Discharge Lounge is a designated area for patients that are waiting for their medications to be supplied by pharmacy, discharge documents to be completed by the doctors and/or transport/family member/friend to arrive when they are medically fit to leave the hospital to their planned discharge destination.
The main purpose of the Discharge Lounge is to and help the hospital flow by creating acute beds and ensure a safe discharge home.
The lounge currently has 3 bed spaces and 10 to 13 chair spaces. Discharge Lounge is staffed by 1 Team Manager, 2 Registered Nurses, 2 Clinical Support Workers and 1 Admin staff who will facilitate a safe discharge.