Senior Healthcare Assistant
NHS Jobs Manchester
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide a supportive role within ECMT for nursing, medical and clerical Staff. Undertake the nursing care needs of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity is maintained. Write reports of care given under the covering signature of a qualified nurse.
Participate in procedures appropriate to the department. Support and assist in the induction and training of other Health Care Assistants. Covering ECMT outpatient clinics which involves taking requested blood from a Central Venous Catheter (CVC), a portacath or peripherally, rooming patients, height and weight recording, patient observations, Echocardiograms (ECGS) and liaising with medical staff.
Be able to act independently as clinic co-ordinator and ensure the safe and timely through put of patients. Rotate to work on the treatment floor, assisting nursing staff during treatments and discharging patients. Safely escort patients to other areas and deliver blood samples to key departments.
Assist in the provision of meals and refreshments for patients whilst attending outpatient clinics or treatment on the CRF. Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults and risks to the nurse in charge. Liaise with the Estates department for repairs and maintain maintenance records.
Liaise with Housekeeper who is responsible for stores, stationery and ordering. Assist in the maintenance of stock levels. Handle patients personal possessions, ensuring cash and valuables kept securely. Aid the safe storage of medicines and the return of any unused medication to pharmacy.
Assist staff with procedures. EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Health Care Assistant is responsible for their own personal development and maintaining a personal development plan. To complete competency modules relevant for ECMT services, in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Trust policies.
Annually attend all mandatory study days including Principles and Practice of Intravenous Skills, Infection prevention and control, Cardio- pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), moving and handling, fire safety, and patient observations. Annually update Intravenous (IV) skills including phlebotomy, Central Venous Catheter (CVC), Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) and cannula management.
To work towards and complete the Christie Care Certificate qualification in an allotted time frame if not already completed. PERSONAL Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote good working relationships. Communicate effectively and appropriately in the giving and receiving of verbal and written communications.
Show a professional and courteous manner when answering the telephone and other enquires. Maintain confidentiality with regard to patient information both at work and outside of working hours. To be aware of and adhere to all policies including; sickness and absence, confidentiality, uniform and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work act.
Participate in procedures appropriate to the department. Support and assist in the induction and training of other Health Care Assistants. Covering ECMT outpatient clinics which involves taking requested blood from a Central Venous Catheter (CVC), a portacath or peripherally, rooming patients, height and weight recording, patient observations, Echocardiograms (ECGS) and liaising with medical staff.
Be able to act independently as clinic co-ordinator and ensure the safe and timely through put of patients. Rotate to work on the treatment floor, assisting nursing staff during treatments and discharging patients. Safely escort patients to other areas and deliver blood samples to key departments.
Assist in the provision of meals and refreshments for patients whilst attending outpatient clinics or treatment on the CRF. Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults and risks to the nurse in charge. Liaise with the Estates department for repairs and maintain maintenance records.
Liaise with Housekeeper who is responsible for stores, stationery and ordering. Assist in the maintenance of stock levels. Handle patients personal possessions, ensuring cash and valuables kept securely. Aid the safe storage of medicines and the return of any unused medication to pharmacy.
Assist staff with procedures. EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Health Care Assistant is responsible for their own personal development and maintaining a personal development plan. To complete competency modules relevant for ECMT services, in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Trust policies.
Annually attend all mandatory study days including Principles and Practice of Intravenous Skills, Infection prevention and control, Cardio- pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), moving and handling, fire safety, and patient observations. Annually update Intravenous (IV) skills including phlebotomy, Central Venous Catheter (CVC), Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) and cannula management.
To work towards and complete the Christie Care Certificate qualification in an allotted time frame if not already completed. PERSONAL Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote good working relationships. Communicate effectively and appropriately in the giving and receiving of verbal and written communications.
Show a professional and courteous manner when answering the telephone and other enquires. Maintain confidentiality with regard to patient information both at work and outside of working hours. To be aware of and adhere to all policies including; sickness and absence, confidentiality, uniform and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work act.
Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy. To show respect for members of the team and endorse the ECMT and Christie philosophy of giving mutual support. To be aware of limitations and utilise the preceptor system for any issues that arise.
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