Senior Healthcare Assistant inDoncaster inDoncaster PUBLISHED
WED 30 OCT 2024
The successful candidate will work in diverse settings, including local prisons, homeless hostels, drug services, and probation, and will focus on screening, case finding, and educating patients about Hepatitis C. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate electronic records, working under the supervision of registered nurses, building rapport with patients, and promoting health and independence in partnership with multi-agency teams.
Other key activities involve organizing testing events, assisting in patient assessments, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Previous applicants for this role need not apply. Interested candidates can contact the specified nurses for more information.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced, competent, and motivated Senior Healthcare Assistant to work alongside the two Hepatitis C specialist nurses. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for any healthcare professional with an interest in this field.
The successful candidate will contribute to the implementation and delivery of high-quality patient care within a professional team. Working with the 2 Clinical Nurse specialists to encourage patients/service users to engage with testing and treatment of Hepatitis C. To work with the South Yorkshire Operational Delivery Network (ODN) to deliver NHS England's elimination plan for Hepatitis C.
You will be working in a variety of settings, which may include the 3 Doncaster prisons, homeless hostels, drug services and probation, to engage with a diverse and complex client group utilising an inclusive and non-judgemental approach.
A large proportion of this role will be screening for Hepatitis C and case finding, working alongside other agencies and community groups in order to identify any new positive patients, educate and refer onto the Specialist nurses for treatment.
Previous applicants need not apply.
We reserve the right to close the job early due to a high number of applicants.
Please contact Sheena Emerson - Hepatitis CNS on , email or Jenny Havercroft Hepatitis CNS on email
Undertake agreed activities as delegated by a registered nurse, with patients / service users under the direct /In-direct supervision of the qualified staff.
Contributes to the implementation and delivery of individualised evidence-based care.
To maintain accurate records electronically, record new problems as they are identified and report all actions to nurse in charge.
The post holder is required to take personal responsibility to incorporate the 6 C vision of care into their care delivery
Provide feedback of current patient / service user status to appropriate members of the-professional team.
Develop a rapport with patients / service users and encourage them to participate in their plan of care
Work in partnership with patients/carers and multi-agency teams to promote Health and independence
Assist the relevant professional during assessment / treatment / intervention where required
Support the patient / service user to make use of available services and facilities.
Organise and run testing events and in partnership with other agencies
To obtain follow up bloods from patients with poor venous access
Following Health and Safety regulations, promote where possible a safe Environment
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