Healthcare Assistant

To assist the nursing staff with direct care of patients, working regularly with direct supervision but with guidance from a registered nurse/ health care professional.

To work under supervision of a registered practitioner.

To provide support to the nursing team working collaboratively with members of the

multi-disciplinary team and contributing positively to the delivery of high-quality compassionate care.

The post-holder will be required to supervise less experienced staff as instructed by a

registered nurse, and only Safe & Effective Kind & Caring Exceeding Expectation

We will work collaboratively to priorities the safety of all within our care environment We will always act in the best interest of others We will grow a reputation for excellence at our norm Page 2 of 5 within their sphere of competence.

To uphold the fundamental standards of safety and quality always putting the patients first and protecting them from harm.

Main duties of the job

Assist registered nurses/health care professionals in the delivery of individualized holistic patient care, working regularly direct supervision.

Ensure privacy and dignity are always maintained and protect confidential information Assist patients with all care as delegated by the registered nurse/health care professional.

To ensure that patients' personal hygiene needs are met including skin, mouth, eye, foot and nail care.

To assist patients in meeting their nutritional needs, including assisting with feeding of patients following assessment by a registered practitioner trained to undertake dysphasia assessment, where appropriate.

Safely and accurately measure and record patients' physiological observations e.g. pulse, respirations, blood pressure and temperature, escalating and reporting to the registered nurse/health care professional responsible for the patient's care.

Accurately document any observations and care provided in the appropriate record informing the registered nurse to whom you have been delegated care, of your actions.

To accurately maintain the fluid balance chart, emptying and recording urine volumes being able to recognise and report abnormalities in colour, consistency and odour.

To contribute to the care of a deceased person and their carers.

Ensure that appropriate moving and handling techniques and equipment are used when manual handling. Report back any relevant information to the registered nurse accountable for the patient's care.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.