[ref. h1102402] Health Care Assistant - In-Patient Unit
NHS Jobs Camberley
PHYLLIS TUCKWELL JOB DESCRIPTION Post: Health Care Assistant Accountable to: Inpatient Services Manager Job Purpose: Under the direction and supervision of qualified registered staff, to maintain and support the highest standards of nursing care, so as to ensure that a high quality and comprehensive service is provided to all patients, their families and carers.
Responsibilities: 1.0 Clinical 1.1 To ensure statutory obligations are met that are relevant to the clinical area. 1.2 To ensure quality standards are maintained in order to provide the highest standards of holistic care. 1.3 To maintain and support the provision of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the limits of your qualifications and under the supervision of qualified staff.
1.4 Work to the agreed models of care and work allocation. 1.5 Escalate any clinical or non-clinical incidents to the nurse in charge, and complete incident documentation via Sentinel. Assist with investigations and risk assessments as appropriate.
2.0 Professional 2.1 To understand and work within the Health and Social Care Act 2008, and PT business plan and philosophy. 2.2 Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing holistic care to patients, their families and carers. 2.3 Deliver a safe and high standard of care in accordance with Phyllis Tuckwell policies, guidelines.
2.4 Where appropriate and under the supervision of qualified staff, provide information and support to patients, carers and relatives. 2.5 Maintain effective relationships with colleagues. 2.6 To maintain accurate, legible and contemporaneous records on all patients, to ensure documentation meets agreed PT standards and adheres to Caldicott Guidelines.
3.0 Managerial 3.1 To work in accordance with the PT, Health and Safety Governance policies. 3.2 To effectively maintain and support the clinical area and monitor resources including clinical supplies and equipment. 3.3 To ensure a team environment is maintained by developing effective relationships and being considerate towards colleagues, to create a team spirit and provide personal support.
3.4 Manage your own time effectively to meet PT aims and objectives. 4.0 Training and Development Team 4.1 Maintain and support the professional development and safe practice of others through peer support, leadership, supervision and teaching.
Personal 4.2 Maintain up-to-date knowledge of PT guidelines, policies and procedures. 4.3 To identify and develop own knowledge and clinical skills, through continual professional development, clinical supervision, discussion with other members of the MDT, and through PT Annual Appraisal process.
5.0 Research 5.1 Participate in research and audit within the PT environment. 5.2 Assist in implementing the findings of evidence-based practice. 6.0 Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Role holders are required to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding context, ensuring that Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults and children at risk.
You are required to: adhere to Phyllis Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supports the local authoritys multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014) and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards).
inform the appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or child may be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect. Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to an Equal Opportunities approach, valuing, and respecting everyone as individuals, with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances.
This job description is underpinned by Phyllis Tuckwells philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embrace diversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit. This job description is current and subject to yearly review in consultation with the jobholder.
Responsibilities: 1.0 Clinical 1.1 To ensure statutory obligations are met that are relevant to the clinical area. 1.2 To ensure quality standards are maintained in order to provide the highest standards of holistic care. 1.3 To maintain and support the provision of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the limits of your qualifications and under the supervision of qualified staff.
1.4 Work to the agreed models of care and work allocation. 1.5 Escalate any clinical or non-clinical incidents to the nurse in charge, and complete incident documentation via Sentinel. Assist with investigations and risk assessments as appropriate.
2.0 Professional 2.1 To understand and work within the Health and Social Care Act 2008, and PT business plan and philosophy. 2.2 Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing holistic care to patients, their families and carers. 2.3 Deliver a safe and high standard of care in accordance with Phyllis Tuckwell policies, guidelines.
2.4 Where appropriate and under the supervision of qualified staff, provide information and support to patients, carers and relatives. 2.5 Maintain effective relationships with colleagues. 2.6 To maintain accurate, legible and contemporaneous records on all patients, to ensure documentation meets agreed PT standards and adheres to Caldicott Guidelines.
3.0 Managerial 3.1 To work in accordance with the PT, Health and Safety Governance policies. 3.2 To effectively maintain and support the clinical area and monitor resources including clinical supplies and equipment. 3.3 To ensure a team environment is maintained by developing effective relationships and being considerate towards colleagues, to create a team spirit and provide personal support.
3.4 Manage your own time effectively to meet PT aims and objectives. 4.0 Training and Development Team 4.1 Maintain and support the professional development and safe practice of others through peer support, leadership, supervision and teaching.
Personal 4.2 Maintain up-to-date knowledge of PT guidelines, policies and procedures. 4.3 To identify and develop own knowledge and clinical skills, through continual professional development, clinical supervision, discussion with other members of the MDT, and through PT Annual Appraisal process.
5.0 Research 5.1 Participate in research and audit within the PT environment. 5.2 Assist in implementing the findings of evidence-based practice. 6.0 Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Role holders are required to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding context, ensuring that Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults and children at risk.
You are required to: adhere to Phyllis Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supports the local authoritys multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014) and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards).
inform the appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or child may be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect. Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to an Equal Opportunities approach, valuing, and respecting everyone as individuals, with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances.
This job description is underpinned by Phyllis Tuckwells philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embrace diversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit. This job description is current and subject to yearly review in consultation with the jobholder.
It is liable to reflect and anticipate necessary changes to support the PT strategy.
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