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DSU and POD comprise of 3 units DSU1 Day surgery, DSU2 currently Inpatients and POD a mixture of surgical and IR patients.
If you thrive on working in a fast-paced environment, are dedicated to providing a high quality of care and like working as part of a wider Multi Disciplinary Team then this is the role for you.
Main duties of the job
As an integral member of the team, you will provide support to nursing and medical staff in the direct provision of patient care.
To provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the ward and patients at all times.
HCA apprenticeship
This vacancy is linked to a level 2 apprenticeship. This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. Working alongside the Trust’s experienced staff you will be supported to gain the apprenticeship qualification and functional skills in maths and English if required. This is a great opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health.
You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar qualification.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.
Our three core values, and the behaviors that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical, and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To ensure that all patients, visitors and staff are treated in a courteous, professional and caring manner and receive prompt assistance when required.
- To promote equality for all individuals, taking into consideration their cultural and religious beliefs, customs and values.
- To promote patient independence and maintain the individual’s dignity at all times.
- To adhere to hospital policy in relation to patient confidentiality at all times.
- To be aware of their responsibilities under the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act. Care should be taken in all aspects of work to ensure that these and other safety regulations, e.g. C.O.S.H.H. and Manual Handling Policy are adhered.
- To report any accidents and/or incidents occurring to patients, visitors, staff or oneself according to hospital policies.
- To report any suspicious circumstances/individuals/packages immediately to Senior Sister/Nurse in Charge or Site Manager.
- To be aware of procedures to be followed in the case of Fire, Cardiac Arrest and any other emergencies.
- To be aware that you should not become involved in any financial matters with, or on behalf of, a patient or relative, e.g. witnessing a Will, receipt of gifts etc. and to adhere to hospital policy on this issue.
- To adhere to the Trust Values.
Main Duties And Key Tasks
You will be in training and will work under supervision until competency for the following tasks has been achieved and agreed by the departmental manager:
- To enable patients to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance by assisting patients with bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, bed making etc.
- To enable/facilitate patients to meet their own hygiene needs.
- To contribute to the movement and comfort of patients by encouraging and assisting patients in mobilisation.
- To assist with the movement of patients, for which instruction has been given, taking into consideration patient comfort and safety.
- To use equipment, for which instruction has been given, to mobilise/move patients.
- To assist patients to achieve physical comfort.
- To recognise the risks to patients who are not able to change their own position.
- To identify and report possible problems and changes in a patient’s condition.
- To enable patients to eat and drink by assisting in menu selection, liaising with trained staff regarding special diets and being sensitive to cultural requirements.
- To serve patients meals and beverages, removing all dirty utensils from patient areas.
- To record fluid intake/output as required.
- To contribute to the management of patient continence by encouraging patients to maintain continence.
- To empty catheter and stoma bags as directed.
- To receive, transmit, store and receive information relating to the delivery of a care service by keeping the team leader informed of all changes in a patient’s condition.
- To assist with preparing all relevant paperwork is ready prior to patient admission.
- To assist with the updating of clinical IT systems.
- To answer the department telephone and record/deliver messages accurately.
- To provide clerical support where required.
- To monitor the efficient storage of supplies and the maintenance of appropriate stock levels.
- To contribute to the health, safety and security of patients and their environment by ensuring the tidiness and cleanliness of patient bed areas and associated equipment.
- To strip, clean and make beds/couches/trolleys, after patients’ discharge.
- Dealing with the disposal of soiled linen and refuse as per hospital policy.
- Following hospital policies with regard to the control of infection.
- Monitoring and checking all ward equipment and ensuring that the appropriate requisitions for any repairs are completed and that the team leader is informed.
- To ensure that all patients, visitors and staff are treated in a courteous, professional and caring manner and receive prompt assistance when required.
- To promote equality for all individuals, taking into consideration their cultural and religious beliefs, customs and values.
- To promote patient independence and maintain the individual’s dignity at all times.
- To adhere to hospital policy in relation to patient confidentiality at all times.
- To be aware of their responsibilities under the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act. Care should be taken in all aspects of work to ensure that these and other safety regulations, e.g. C.O.S.H.H. and Manual Handling Policy are adhered.
- To report any accidents and/or incidents occurring to patients, visitors, staff or oneself according to hospital policies.
- To report any suspicious circumstances/individuals/packages immediately to Senior Sister/Nurse in Charge or Site Manager.
- To be aware of procedures to be followed in the case of Fire, Cardiac Arrest and any other emergencies.
- To be aware that you should not become involved in any financial matters with, or on behalf of, a patient or relative, e.g. witnessing a Will, receipt of gifts etc. and to adhere to hospital policy on this issue.
- To adhere to the Trust Values.
- To enable patients to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance by assisting patients with bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, bed making etc.
- To enable/facilitate patients to meet their own hygiene needs.
- To contribute to the movement and comfort of patients by encouraging and assisting patients in mobilisation.
- To assist with the movement of patients, for which instruction has been given, taking into consideration patient comfort and safety.
- To use equipment, for which instruction has been given, to mobilise/move patients.
- To assist patients to achieve physical comfort.
- To recognise the risks to patients who are not able to change their own position.
- To identify and report possible problems and changes in a patient’s condition.
- To enable patients to eat and drink by assisting in menu selection, liaising with trained staff regarding special diets and being sensitive to cultural requirements.
- To serve patients meals and beverages, removing all dirty utensils from patient areas.
- To record fluid intake/output as required.
- To contribute to the management of patient continence by encouraging patients to maintain continence.
- To empty catheter and stoma bags as directed.
- To receive, transmit, store and receive information relating to the delivery of a care service by keeping the team leader informed of all changes in a patient’s condition.
- To assist with preparing all relevant paperwork is ready prior to patient admission.
- To assist with the updating of clinical IT systems.
- To answer the department telephone and record/deliver messages accurately.
- To provide clerical support where required.
- To monitor the efficient storage of supplies and the maintenance of appropriate stock levels.
- To contribute to the health, safety and security of patients and their environment by ensuring the tidiness and cleanliness of patient bed areas and associated equipment.
- To strip, clean and make beds/couches/trolleys, after patients’ discharge.
- Dealing with the disposal of soiled linen and refuse as per hospital policy.
- Following hospital policies with regard to the control of infection.
- Monitoring and checking all ward equipment and ensuring that the appropriate requisitions for any repairs are completed and that the team leader is informed.
Job Overview
DSU and POD comprise of 3 units DSU1 Day surgery, DSU2 currently Inpatients and POD a mixture of surgical and IR patients.
If you thrive on working in a fast-paced environment, are dedicated to providing a high quality of care and like working as part of a wider Multi Disciplinary Team then this is the role for you.
Main duties of the job
As an integral member of the team, you will provide support to nursing and medical staff in the direct provision of patient care.
To provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the ward and patients at all times.
HCA apprenticeship
This vacancy is linked to a level 2 apprenticeship. This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. Working alongside the Trust’s experienced staff you will be supported to gain the apprenticeship qualification and functional skills in maths and English if required. This is a great opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health.
You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar qualification.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.
Our three core values, and the behaviors that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical, and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Main Duties And Key Tasks
You will be in training and will work under supervision until competency for the following tasks has been achieved and agreed by the departmental manager:
DSU and POD comprise of 3 units DSU1 Day surgery, DSU2 currently Inpatients and POD a mixture of surgical and IR patients.
If you thrive on working in a fast-paced environment, are dedicated to providing a high quality of care and like working as part of a wider Multi Disciplinary Team then this is the role for you.
Main duties of the job
As an integral member of the team, you will provide support to nursing and medical staff in the direct provision of patient care.
To provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the ward and patients at all times.
HCA apprenticeship
This vacancy is linked to a level 2 apprenticeship. This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. Working alongside the Trust’s experienced staff you will be supported to gain the apprenticeship qualification and functional skills in maths and English if required. This is a great opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health.
You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar qualification.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.
Our three core values, and the behaviors that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical, and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Main Duties And Key Tasks
You will be in training and will work under supervision until competency for the following tasks has been achieved and agreed by the departmental manager:
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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.
4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.
5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.
6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.
9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.
Personal Qualities:
1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.
3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:
1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.
2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.
3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Experience:
Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.
Continuous Development:
Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.
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