Healthcare Assistant - Paediatrics | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Working under supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse who delegates tasks to the post holder. The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will deliver high quality nursing care to patients, as part of a team. The post holder is responsible for their own practice, working within the defined limits of competence and within the scope of the role. The registered nurse retains accountability for the care delivered by the HCA.

• Develop and maintain good standards of practice.
• To be safe, ensuring appropriate documentation and communication, reporting to the nurse in charge.
• To run clinics and ensure accurate observations and measurements of patients.
• To Chaperone as required following the Trust policy and department guidelines.
• Adhere to the Trust's Policies and Procedures.
• To be aware of any safeguarding concerns and report any issues to nurse in charge, documenting appropriately.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service.
• Good communication with patients, their families and colleagues.
• Ensure competency in use of and safe maintenance of all medical devices within the sphere of responsibility.
• Report to the nurse in charge all serious untoward clinical incidents and follow Trust policy in reporting incidents.
• To develop an understanding of Information & Clinical Governance / Risk Management.
• Ensure confidentiality at all times.
Welcome to Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Thank you for showing an interest in working with us at Epsom and St Helier - a family of more than 7,000 colleagues. We are truly an integrated health and care Trust. In simple terms, that means that as well as the services we provide at our acute care hospitals (Epsom in Surrey and St Helier nearby in south west London) we work with local GPs, mental health services, community providers and local authorities, with the joint aim of preventing local people from becoming unwell, and when they do, that they receive the right care, in the right place, with the right support. So, as well as great hospital care, together we offer an increasing range of services. These include adult community health, sexual health and children's therapies. Many of these community services are run by the partnerships we host, Surrey Downs Health and Care and Sutton Health and Care. We also work as part of the St George's, Epsom and St Helier Hospital and Health Group, with a shared leadership and increasing collaboration to develop stronger clinical and corporate services between two major providers serving Surrey and South West London.
• To assist with clerical and administrative duties as required. To use the IT systems, Patient Manager and Clinical Manager and any other computerised system integral to the running of the clinical area.
• Check results and file appropriately, following review by doctor.
• Managing patient notes appropriately.
• Cleaning and maintenance of department equipment.
• Order supplies and stores to ensure the activity of the clinical area can be carried out effectively and efficiently.
• Deliver clinical care to children and young people as required within set protocols, competencies and within the scope of the health care assistant remit.
• To be aware of, and demonstrate adherence to, the Trust's policy on infection control and waste disposal.
• , Participate in departmental meetings.
• Contribute to providing a clinical environment conducive to learning for staff, students, children and families.
• Committed to personal development and with support identify and address own learning and developmental needs.
• Attend and participate in the in-service multidisciplinary teaching programme as well as the Trust Mandatory training.
• Participate in the appraisal of own performance, identifying training and development needs.
• Develop an understanding of and participate in safeguarding supervision.
• Assist the registered nurse in creating a positive learning environment for all staff.
• Be aware of own limitations and the need for continuing education and personal development.
• Promote a professional image at all times upholding the Trust's values.
Accountability
• Ensure care that is provided, is reported back to the RN who retains accountability for HCA practice.
• Participate in any Clinical Audit programmes within the area and assist with the evaluation of own practice.
• Carry out hand hygiene audits and environmental cleanliness audits as directed by the nurse in charge.
• Work and adhere to the needs of the service continuously striving to improve the quality of service provision.
• Assist with the moving and handling of patients and loads using the correct moving and handling aids and techniques in accordance with local Trust guidelines.
• Escort children and young people and their parent/carer to and from other departments.