Opportunity to assist in patient care and make a positive impact on their recovery journey.
Gain valuable experience working closely with qualified nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams.
Develop essential clinical skills, including taking vital signs and assisting with medical procedures.
Involvement in the maintenance and management of medical devices and clinical stock, enhancing operational efficiency.
Gain hands-on experience in a healthcare setting, which is beneficial for future career advancement in nursing or healthcare.
Work in a supportive environment where seeking clarification and support from experienced staff is encouraged.
The role of Healthcare Assistant on the Herrick Ward with the London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust involves supporting qualified nursing staff in delivering patient care and ensuring a tidy and equipped environment for patients and discharges. Responsibilities include taking and recording vital signs, assisting with the discharge process, maintaining clinical stock levels, and preparing medical equipment. The position requires effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, adherence to clinical policies, and recognition of personal competencies.
Healthcare Assistants will work closely under the supervision of registered nurses, participating in basic nursing care, locating relevant policies, and responding to urgent situations. Proficiency in using hospital computer systems such as CERNER, EPRO, ICE, and Endo vault is essential, along with a commitment to the safekeeping of patients' property and valuables. Candidates should be proactive in seeking guidance when needed and align their practices with safe working standards.
Healthcare Assistants will work closely under the supervision of registered nurses, participating in basic nursing care, locating relevant policies, and responding to urgent situations. Proficiency in using hospital computer systems such as CERNER, EPRO, ICE, and Endo vault is essential, along with a commitment to the safekeeping of patients' property and valuables. Candidates should be proactive in seeking guidance when needed and align their practices with safe working standards.
- To assist qualified nursing staff in the delivery of care to patients
- To seek clarification from trained staff wherever the post holder is uncertain about their responsibilities or duties at any
- Liaising with other multidisciplinary teams for patient information
- Ensure that all patient and discharge areas are equipped, tidy, and ready for use
- To assist in the first line maintenance of medical devices, maintain clinical stock levels in each
- Assist trained nurse in the timely discharge of patients
- Computer skills - accessing CERNER, EPRO, ICE and Endo vault.
- Taking and recording accurate vital signs and highlighting concerns to trained nurse
To work alongside a registered nurse to manage stock and consumables in the unit .
Be able to locate all policies relatingto good working practice within the clinical areas and adhere to them
You will assist the nursing staff in the delivery of care to patients whilst under (close) supervision. This will involve working in the procedure room with senior staff and the delivery of basic nursing care and the safe handling of patients
Assist in physiological measurements within agreed
Preparation of equipment for use and running calibration
Ensure the safekeeping of the patient's property and valuables within the Trust
Be aware of your competence and acknowledge your own boundaries by asking for assistance as required
Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situation
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1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what attracted you to this role?
2. What do you understand about the responsibilities of a Healthcare Assistant in a ward setting?
3. How would you approach assisting qualified nursing staff in delivering patient care? Can you provide a specific example?
4. Describe a situation where you had to seek clarification from a trained staff member. What was the situation, and what was the outcome?
5. How do you ensure that all patient and discharge areas are kept tidy and equipped? What routines do you think are important?
1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what attracted you to this role?
2. What do you understand about the responsibilities of a Healthcare Assistant in a ward setting?
3. How would you approach assisting qualified nursing staff in delivering patient care? Can you provide a specific example?
4. Describe a situation where you had to seek clarification from a trained staff member. What was the situation, and what was the outcome?
5. How do you ensure that all patient and discharge areas are kept tidy and equipped? What routines do you think are important?
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