Health Care Assistant Ward B6

To maintain a clean and a tidy environment, for patients, staff and visitors. Deliver basic and Person Centred nursing care to patients. Ensure all cleaning schedules are kept up to date. Assist in the needs of patients, visitors and staff and maintain a good working relationship within the team. Organise and prioritise own workload., 1. Serve meals and drinks to patients, and assist patients as necessary. 2. Undertake the daily cleaning/disinfecting of bed/trolleys/lockers and other equipment in accordance with Infection Control Policies. 3. Undertake the safe transfer and escort of patients as directed by the Healthcare Professional 4. Ensure safe moving and positioning of patients including the use of mechanical aids and bed appliances and in accordance with agreed moving and handling practice. 5. Assist patients to use toilet facilities including commodes, toilet utensils etc 6. Deliver basic nursing care to patients using guidance and initiative; including washing, dressing, feeding, re-positioning, pressure area relief / turning patients, mouth care, mobilisation. 7. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations 8. When trained to do so - accurately record patients' basic observations (temperature, Pulse, Blood pressure Saturated Oxygen using finger probe and other observations according to training given & competency review) and blood sugar levels. 9. Have a workable knowledge of the general and specific infection control measures and related issues. 10. Check and ensure all equipment prior to admission is present and in good working order e.g. linen, suction, hoist, weighing scale. 11. Ensure that day-to-day stock levels are maintained e.g. linen, disposable bedpans, urinals, wash bowls. Order and replace as appropriate 12. Store all supplies and equipment, and report any discrepancies 13. Undertake in the cleaning of clinical areas and equipment, ensuring that the area is clear of potential hazards, removing soiled linen & clinical waste. Cleaning of commodes as per infection control policy. 14. Assist nursing staff with effective stock control and cost effectiveness via on-line ordering. 15. Answer telephone, take, and record/ transmit messages to qualified staff. 16. Carry out errands between wards/departments, including the collection and delivery of specimens to the laboratory 17. In the absence of the Ward Aid enter patient information on a computerised Patient Administration System (P.A.S.), and perform general office duties e.g. filing, photocopying and use of facsimile as required. 18. Ordering of departmental food / drink provisions, ensuring that all stocks delivered to the ward are appropriately stored. 19. Cleaning of kitchen areas including appliances. 20. The health care Assistant is Key to keeping the clinical area clean & tidy & free from hazards, and making it a priority to keep cleaning schedules up-to-date & signed for audit purposes. Communication · Ensure effective communication and maintain a good liaison when dealing with patients, visitors and work colleagues. · Maintain a confidential and professional approach when dealing with patients, their relatives and other professionals, e.g.Multi Disciplinary Teams. · Participate in regular staff meetings. · Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others · Comply with complaints policies and procedures · Report any concern regarding patient care to senior nurse, · Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others e.g. peers & apprentices · Attend statutory and mandatory training as required · Organize own annual Personal Development Review, personal development plan with allocated reviewer, and maintain personal development portfolio. Achieve agreed learning objectives. · Contribute to the development of the service. HEALTH AND SAFETY · To comply with safety policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others. · To refrain from the wilful misuse or interference with equipment provided in the interest of Health and Safety. · To report as soon as is practically possible any hazards or defects. · To report as soon as is practically possible accidents or untoward incidents and to ensure appropriate incident reporting documentation is completed.

The ward is a busy, with a professional but friendly team delivering high standards of care. We are looking for a highly enthusiastic, motivated and committed support worker to deliver high quality holistic nursing care to patients and to join our forward thinking and ever developing team. You should have good communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work effectively as part of the team and deal with complex sensitive information in a professional manner.,

• Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures.
• Clear and accurate written/verbal Communication and effective listening skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work on a rota, including nights and weekends and to provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked.
• Proven ability to work in a team, be supportive of team members.
• Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service.
• Proven ability to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
• Proven ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision.
• Proven ability to keep information confidential.
Desirable criteria
• Previous care experience NVQ Level II in Care
• GCSE level C (or equivalent) English & Maths
• Familiar with hospital PAS
  
  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., 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.
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• 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.