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Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Healthcare Assistant Band 2 for the Regional Hyper-acute Rehabilitation Unit (RHRU)
Main area Nursing
Grade Band 2
Contract Permanent
Hours Full Time 37.5 hours per week ( Day and night shifts)
Town Harrow
Location Northwick Park Hospital
Roles And Responsibilities
- Provide reassurance and support to patients and carers/family.
- Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained.
- Report any concern regarding patient care.
- Be able to locate all policies relating to good working practice within the clinical area and able to adhere to them.
- At the direction of the registered nurse participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care.
- Serve drinks and meals to patients and to give assistance to those patients requiring help.
- Assist in bed making and the disposal of soiled linen.
- Chaperone patients as necessary.
- Undertake the recording of temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate and pulse oximetry, also fluid input and output, and report findings to the nurse in charge of patient care.
- Collecting and testing specimens as required and reporting abnormalities.
- Ensure safekeeping of patient’s property and valuables within Trust guidelines
- Work collaboratively with others in the ward to ensure that patient’s needs are meet.
- Be aware of your competence and acknowledge your own boundaries asking for assistance as required.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We Run Major Acute Services At
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Chris Dungca Job title: Clinical General Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Mylene Sacatani
Clinical Nurse Manager at
Tel@: 02/ 02
Healthcare Assistant
Band 2 for the Regional Hyper-acute Rehabilitation Unit (RHRU)
Main area Nursing
Grade Band 2
Contract Permanent
Hours Full Time 37.5 hours per week ( Day and night shifts)
Town Harrow
Location Northwick Park Hospital
Roles And Responsibilities
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We Run Major Acute Services At
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Chris Dungca Job title: Clinical General Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Mylene Sacatani
Clinical Nurse Manager at
Tel@: 02/ 02
Band 2 for the Regional Hyper-acute Rehabilitation Unit (RHRU)
Main area Nursing
Grade Band 2
Contract Permanent
Hours Full Time 37.5 hours per week ( Day and night shifts)
Town Harrow
Location Northwick Park Hospital
Roles And Responsibilities
- Provide reassurance and support to patients and carers/family.
- Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained.
- Report any concern regarding patient care.
- Be able to locate all policies relating to good working practice within the clinical area and able to adhere to them.
- At the direction of the registered nurse participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care.
- Serve drinks and meals to patients and to give assistance to those patients requiring help.
- Assist in bed making and the disposal of soiled linen.
- Chaperone patients as necessary.
- Undertake the recording of temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate and pulse oximetry, also fluid input and output, and report findings to the nurse in charge of patient care.
- Collecting and testing specimens as required and reporting abnormalities.
- Ensure safekeeping of patient’s property and valuables within Trust guidelines
- Work collaboratively with others in the ward to ensure that patient’s needs are meet.
- Be aware of your competence and acknowledge your own boundaries asking for assistance as required.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We Run Major Acute Services At
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Chris Dungca Job title: Clinical General Manager Email address: Telephone number:
Mylene Sacatani
Clinical Nurse Manager at
Tel@: 02/ 02
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To work as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you will need a variety of skills and qualities to provide effective care and support to patients. Here are some essential skills and qualifications:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with patients and providing emotional support is crucial.
3. Compassion and Empathy: Understanding the feelings and experiences of patients to provide the best possible care.
4. Physical Stamina and Strength: The role may involve lifting and moving patients, as well as being on your feet for long periods.
5. Teamwork: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.
6. Patience and Resilience: Caring for patients, especially those with complex needs, can be challenging, so patience is essential.
7. Attention to Detail: Noticing changes in a patient's condition and following care plans accurately.
8. Basic IT Skills: Many healthcare environments use electronic patient records, so familiarity with computers is beneficial.
9. Organizational Skills: Managing your time and priorities effectively to ensure that all patient needs are met.
10. Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations: Knowledge of infection control, safeguarding, and maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff.
11. Basic Clinical Skills: Depending on the setting, you may need skills such as taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure), assisting with personal care, and understanding basic medical terminology.
Qualifications
While formal qualifications are not always required to become an HCA, some employers may prefer candidates with:
- Relevant Experience: Experience in care settings, either paid or voluntary, is highly valued.
- NVQs or Diplomas: Qualifications in Health and Social Care, such as an NVQ Level 2 or 3, can enhance your employability.
- Basic First Aid Certification: Having this certification can be beneficial.
Additional Training
Many employers offer on-the-job training, and you may also be expected to complete mandatory training courses, such as:
- Manual handling
- Health and safety
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
- Infection prevention and control
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