Healthcare Assistant - Bevan Ward inUxbridge inUxbridge PUBLISHED
TUE 5 NOV 2024
Direct impact on patient care and well-being, providing essential support and comfort to those in need.
Opportunities to work closely with qualified healthcare professionals, gaining valuable experience and skills in a supportive environment.
Chance to contribute to diverse patient activities, promoting engagement and rehabilitation, which enhances your ability to affect positive change.
Involvement in hands-on clinical procedures, which allows for the development of practical skills and knowledge in patient care.
Promotes a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration, working alongside different healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes.
Access to career development programs and training opportunities within the NHS framework, encouraging personal and professional growth.
Be part of a dedicated team in a well-respected institution, contributing to high standards of compassionate care in a community-focused environment.
The role of Healthcare Assistant on Bevan Ward at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves supporting qualified professionals in providing patient care and ensuring comfort. Key responsibilities include maintaining patient privacy and dignity, performing clinical tasks such as administering treatments and monitoring patients' conditions, preparing and assisting with activities and clinical procedures, and helping with personal hygiene and meals. The position also entails weighing patients and reporting any nutritional concerns to healthcare staff. The Trust, located in Uxbridge, offers a range of services and is focused on providing high-quality, safe, and compassionate care while enhancing infection prevention measures. Interested candidates can contact Ward Manager Betty Eshun for more information.
You will assist the qualified professional staff in carrying out patient care and ensuring patient comfort. You will also maintain privacy, confidentiality, dignity, and ensure the patient is well looked after.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Betty Eshun Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
- To carry out agreed clinical activities with the patient including giving treatments and dressings, obtaining specimens including blood from patients and measuring and monitoring physical characteristics/condition of patients under the directions of the registered practitioner.
- To prepare and provide agreed patient activities, as pertinent to your area. This includes planning and preparing activities around agreed needs and evaluating the usefulness of the activities with other members of the team. Group exercises, walks around the grounds; assist the occupational therapists.
- To prepare the patient and assist with clinical procedures, such as catheterisation, wound dressings.
- Serve meal/beverages and assist with feeding as required. To ensure that patients are given appropriate food and nutritional information and to report any problems to the relevant professional. Weigh patients on admission and weekly thereafter depending on medical condition.
- To help patients to look after themselves and maintain their personal hygiene. To wash and bath the medically unwell patient, in bed or in the bathroom. To promote independence in well patients. To care for patient’s mouths, hair, nails, feet, and pressure areas. To help patient to dress and undress.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Betty Eshun Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
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1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your professional background?
2. What attracted you to apply for a Healthcare Assistant role at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
3. How do you believe your skills and experiences would contribute to our team?
4. What do you understand by maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality, and why is it important in healthcare?
5. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to assist a patient with personal hygiene or dressing? How did you approach this task?
1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your professional background?
2. What attracted you to apply for a Healthcare Assistant role at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
3. How do you believe your skills and experiences would contribute to our team?
4. What do you understand by maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality, and why is it important in healthcare?
5. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to assist a patient with personal hygiene or dressing? How did you approach this task?
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To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you need a combination of practical skills, personal qualities, and a basic understanding of healthcare principles. While specific requirements might vary depending on the employer or the care setting, here are the key skills and attributes typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.
3. Basic Clinical Skills:
- Understanding of basic health and hygiene standards.
- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).
- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) can also be necessary.
4. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
- Being a supportive team player.
5. Time Management:
- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.
6. Attention to Detail:
- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.
- Paying close attention to patient safety.
7. Problem Solving Skills:
- Ability to respond to a variety of situations and challenges quickly and effectively.
- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.
8. Physical Stamina:
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.
- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.
- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.
- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.
Training and Qualifications:
While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.
Experience:
Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.
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