Opportunity to work in a newly established frailty service, contributing to innovative care for older patients.
Engagement in a highly collaborative environment with the GEMS team, enhancing teamwork and clinical skills.
Involvement in delivering timely and specialized care, making a significant difference in patients' lives.
Flexible working patterns including 7-day services, providing potential for a balanced work-life schedule.
Competitive salary with potential for career growth within the NHS framework.
Access to training and development opportunities, allowing for continuous professional skill enhancement.
The Healthcare Support Worker - GEMS position at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust involves working within a newly established Frailty service aimed at providing specialized care to older patients with Frailty in the Emergency Department. As a full-time Band 3 role, the successful candidate will join the Geriatric Emergency Medicine Service (GEMS) team, delivering direct patient care and supporting nursing staff in facilitating timely interventions, admission avoidance, and early comprehensive geriatric assessments. The role requires participation in a seven-day working pattern.
Key responsibilities include assisting patients with mobility, comfort, hygiene, and overall well-being, while documenting care and reporting any changes in patients' conditions. The Healthcare Support Worker will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with nurses and healthcare professionals to ensure patient-centered care and addressing individual health needs, thereby enhancing the quality of care for frail and older adults in the hospital setting.
Key responsibilities include assisting patients with mobility, comfort, hygiene, and overall well-being, while documenting care and reporting any changes in patients' conditions. The Healthcare Support Worker will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with nurses and healthcare professionals to ensure patient-centered care and addressing individual health needs, thereby enhancing the quality of care for frail and older adults in the hospital setting.
Job Summary
This exciting new post will be working in a newly established Frailty service at the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust. This role is part of a key development in delivering specialised hyperacute Frailty input to older patients living with Frailty presenting to ED. The post holder will be included in the 7 day working. The successful candidate will deliver direct patient care to patients across Urgent and Emergency Care as part of the GEMS (Geriatric Emergency Medicine Service) team and contribute in the delivery of timely, specialist input to patients with Frailty.
Main duties of the job
This is a full time Band 3 post working in a newly established Frailty service at the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust. This role is part of a key development in delivering specialised frailty input to frail, older patients presenting to ED. The successful candidate will work across Urgent and Emergency Care within the GEMS team and contribute in the delivery of timely, specialist input to frail patients; effecting appropriate admission avoidance and early, pro-active CGA for patients who may need admission to appropriate wards.
The post holder may be included in the 7 day working as required.
The post holder will work as an effective team member and carry out a range of specific activities in support of registered nurses, involving delivering direct care of patients with Frailty.
About Us
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
Take a tour of our hospital here
Date posted
31 December 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum inclusive of HCAs
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
393-NMUH-2053
Job locations
North Middlesex Hospital
Sterling Way
London
N18 1QX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for full list of duties and responsibilities
Professional And Clinical Responsibilities
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for full list of duties and responsibilities
Professional And Clinical Responsibilities
This exciting new post will be working in a newly established Frailty service at the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust. This role is part of a key development in delivering specialised hyperacute Frailty input to older patients living with Frailty presenting to ED. The post holder will be included in the 7 day working. The successful candidate will deliver direct patient care to patients across Urgent and Emergency Care as part of the GEMS (Geriatric Emergency Medicine Service) team and contribute in the delivery of timely, specialist input to patients with Frailty.
Main duties of the job
This is a full time Band 3 post working in a newly established Frailty service at the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust. This role is part of a key development in delivering specialised frailty input to frail, older patients presenting to ED. The successful candidate will work across Urgent and Emergency Care within the GEMS team and contribute in the delivery of timely, specialist input to frail patients; effecting appropriate admission avoidance and early, pro-active CGA for patients who may need admission to appropriate wards.
The post holder may be included in the 7 day working as required.
The post holder will work as an effective team member and carry out a range of specific activities in support of registered nurses, involving delivering direct care of patients with Frailty.
About Us
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
Take a tour of our hospital here
Date posted
31 December 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum inclusive of HCAs
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
393-NMUH-2053
Job locations
North Middlesex Hospital
Sterling Way
London
N18 1QX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for full list of duties and responsibilities
Professional And Clinical Responsibilities
- Maintain and improve the patients mobility using appropriate equipment and handling techniques
- Assist the patient to be as comfortable as possible, i.e., help with moving and positioning the patient using appropriate equipment
- Assist with checking pain levels and requesting pain relieving medication on patients behalf
- Involve the patient in shared decision-making and obtain their consent before undertaking nursing procedures
- Prepare appropriately for the activity to be undertaken
- Support and encourage the patient to meet their own health and wellbeing needs
- Work co-operatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team, helping nursing, and other clinical staff in routine work associated with patient care
- Support qualified nurses in the implementation of programmes of care within the limits of the Healthcare Assistants knowledge and competence
- Provide comfort, reassurance, and support to patients and/or their carers if anxious or distressed
- Providing care for the deceased patient
- Assist with essential patient care, e.g., making beds, sorting clean linen, distributing menu cards, helping patients to complete menu cards, ensuring patient areas are kept clean and tidy etc.
- Assist patients to become as independent as possible by giving the appropriate level of support as delegated and under supervision
- Maintain patients personal and oral hygiene, e.g. help with dressing / undressing, giving bed baths
- Help patients to move and assist with pressure area care / awareness of SSKIN bundle
- Documents patient care, which is countersigned by registered staff
- Escort patients to other departments, including observation where intravenous infusions or oxygen are being administered
- Chaperone patients
- Have a basic understanding of special dietary needs and implications for the patients condition
- Ensure adequate hydration and nutritional intake including feeding patients
- Record accurately intake and output, e.g., food and fluid charts, informing registered staff where deficit is observed
- Record routine observations as designated by the nurse in charge (following training and having been assessed as competent, e.g. TPR and BP, urinalysis, ECG, blood glucose monitoring)
- Assist patients to access and use appropriate toilet facilities, ensuring privacy and dignity are maintained. Support patients to maintain continence
- Alert trained staff promptly of changes in the patients condition or any possible risks
- Complete and record routine vital signs as designated by unregistered staff (following training and having been assessed as competent, e.g., TPR, BP, AVPU, oxygen saturation, ECG, blood glucose monitoring, venepuncture and cannulation)
- Completion of simple wound dressings, cannula, and catheter removal
- Alert registered staff promptly of changes in the patients condition or any potential risks
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for full list of duties and responsibilities
Professional And Clinical Responsibilities
- Maintain and improve
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To work as a Healthcare Support Worker in the UK, you typically need a combination of skills and qualities. Here’s a list of essential skills and competencies:
1. Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals is crucial. This includes listening skills and the ability to convey information clearly.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Healthcare support workers must be able to show kindness and understanding towards patients, many of whom may be vulnerable or in distress.
3. Teamwork: Working well with others is essential in a healthcare setting. Support workers often collaborate with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
4. Attention to Detail: Being able to notice changes in a patient’s condition and being meticulous about following care plans and procedures is vital.
5. Organizational Skills: The ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a busy healthcare environment is important.
6. Basic Medical Knowledge: Familiarity with basic medical terminology and an understanding of healthcare practices can be beneficial.
7. Physical Stamina and Strength: The role can be physically demanding, requiring the ability to lift and move patients or equipment.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing situations is useful in healthcare settings.
9. Respect for Diversity: Understanding and respecting different backgrounds, cultures, and needs of patients is essential for providing inclusive care.
10. Technical Skills: Basic computer skills may be needed for maintaining patient records and using healthcare software.
11. Confidentiality and Professionalism: Adhering to ethical standards and maintaining patient confidentiality is critical in healthcare.
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