HCA's

To assist in maintaining the highest possible standard of care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse., 1. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse provide care to the highest attainable standard as an effective member of the clinical team, in accordance with agreed Nursing Practice e.g.

• Assist in the assessment, planning, delivery & evaluation of nursing care and report findings to the appropriate Healthcare Professional


• Essential hygiene care


• Oral hygiene, mouth care


• Eye care


• Pressure care



• Bowel care



• Removal of venlons & catheters Perform Cannulation and venapuncture as required


• Undress patients in preparation for examination procedures, maintaining patient dignity and respect at all times


• Chaperone medical staff during examination of patients


• Under the direction/supervision of nursing & medical staff assist in minor

treatments/investigations for patients

2. Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with Trust Policies.
SH/CC 27/07/07

3. Undertake record, document and report a range of patient's vital signs to include:

• Temperature


• Blood pressure


• Pulse


• Oxygen saturations


• Peak Flow


• Respiratory rates



• Glasgow Coma Score


• ECG's


• Random blood sugar


• Undertake venepuncture/cannulation when requested by Healthcare professionals


4. Carry out, record and document patient testing as requested and in accordance with
departmental policy e.g.

• Urinalysis


• Pregnosticon


• Random blood glucose


5. Under the direction of the Healthcare Professional participate in the assessment, admission, discharge and handover of patients.

6. Undertake safe transfer and escort of patients as directed by the Healthcare Professional.

7. Ensure safe moving and positioning of patients.

8. Assist patients with dietary needs.

9. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

10.Inform staff immediately of any concerns regarding patients condition.

11.Involve patients and carers/relatives in the delivery of care.

12.Provide reassurance, support to patients, carers and family.

13.Have a workable knowledge of the general and specific infection control measures and related issues.

14.Participate as required in 'last offices' procedure.

15.Participate in the Major Incident Procedure within the Trust guidelines.

16.Check, clean and ensure all equipment prior to admission / discharge is in good working order e.g. linen, oxygen suction, resuscitation equipment, replace as required in consultation with senior staff.

17.Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained e.g. linen and clinical equipment. Order and replace as appropriate.

18.Take delivery, check relevant items, store all supplies and equipment, and report any discrepancies.

19.Assist in the cleaning of clinical areas and equipment, ensuring that the area is clear of potential hazards, removing clinical waste and contaminated items to relevant collection areas.

We are looking for self-motivated HCA's to help take the department forward - you must be committed, flexible and approachable with established hospital experience.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are expected.

You must be able to work a variety of shifts including days nights and weekends.

We value experience and skills learnt elsewhere and will work with you to enable those skills, to be utilised and developed further., Skills in Venepuncture, Cannulation, ECG taking, simple dressings, observations, pressure care are essential, being able to apply plaster of paris is desirable,
• Proven development of own skills and clinical knowledge


• Completed Care Certificate


Desirable criteria


• NVQ level 3 / Working towards / Equivalent experience, Experience in health care setting at band 3 or significant band 2 experience., Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Effective listening skills


• Ability to document accurately and concisely


Flexibility

Essential criteria


• Flexible to the needs of the service, including rotation to night duty and weekends


• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the service, Ability to handle conflict


• Friendly and caring manner


Desirable criteria


• Participation in service development
  
  At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.


Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.

We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.

We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.


• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.


• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.


• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.


Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.

The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £42.90 and for a Standard Disclosure £22.90 which includes a small handling fee.