Critical Care Healthcare Assistant
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Job overview
***Due to government guidelines the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role***
The Intensive Care Unit / High Dependency Unit provides high quality care for patients with a wide variety of medical, surgical and obstetric conditions in a critical care environment.
Work under the direction and supervision of the ITU Nurse in charge to support the ITU team in the provision of delegated nursing care to patient and to maintain an efficient environment suitable for the care of critically ill adults.
You should possess excellent communication skills, be willing to work flexibly as part of a team and be committed to high standards of working. The working hours of this role will be a mix of day and night shifts however we will be open to flexible working requests.We have a high standard of care on ITU and we are looking for someone who will complement our team and who will give compassionate and dedicated care to our patients. We have a strong focus on professional development and would be keen to develop new members of staff with clinical competencies and appropriate training.
Please note closing date is indicative and the advert may be closed early if there are a large number of applicants.
Main duties of the job- To provide personal care to the patients as prescribed in the individual plan of care and supervised by the registered nursing staff.
- To support and assist patients, as required, maintaining their personal hygiene, toileting and appearance, personal grooming and dressing.
- To support and assist patients with their nutritional needs, helping them as necessary to choose and eat their meals and beverages.
- Perform venepuncture and cannulation
- To ensure stocks are within safe levels
- Assist in the care of clinical emergencies under the direction of the nurse in charge.
- Process blood samples for gas analysis, reporting all results in a timely manner to the Registered RN responsible for the patient, maintain stock levels for the ABG machine.
- Perform Blood Glucose monitoring in accordance with Trust policy
- Assists with care of patient’s property and valuables according to Trust Policy.
- Assist with pressure area care and adhere to Trust guidelines/policies on manual handling
- Assist in the preparation of patients for procedures/investigations and collect specimens as required.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to developing our people's skills in critical care and support them effectively in this dynamic clinical area. In return, we want staff who have a willingness to learn, the desire to work under pressure and the ability to work as an effective team member.We also want Nurses who have vision and enthusiasm for change and development.
At Homerton ITU we recognise that our team members are our greatest asset – it is their hard work and effort that really makes a difference. That is why we encourage our staff to fulfil their full potential. We will do everything we can to support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Application
Essential criteria- Educated to or able to demonstrate equivalent experience to NVQ level 3
- Ability to act upon own initiative.
- Able to work under supervision as a member of a team.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA
- Caring for others in a health or social work capacity.
- Commitment to further professional development.
- Care certificate
- CC3N assistive competencies
General Guidance for Applicants
Please ensure that you read the "Guidance Notes On Submitting An Application" under "Additional Documentation" before completing your application.
Please note: we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self.We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.
If you are interested in joining our team, please let us know your preferred working pattern in your application, and we will consider all requests for flexible working and try to accommodate them wherever possible.
Please note that secondment arrangements will be considered for any fixed term positions, with the agreement of the existing line manager.
We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.