Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - Nye Bevan Unit

Job overview

Candidates need to have experience in a healthcare setting desirably hospital based experience.

Main duties of the job

Working under the supervision of the qualified nursing staff, the HCA will participate and support the members of the multi-disciplinary team in delivering high quality patient care.

Direct / Personal Patient Care – assist patients / clients with washing, dressing, toileting, eating and drinking, mobility, end of life care, comfort, positioning, and pressure ulcer prevention. Transferring patients between wards, to scans and theatres. Support patient’s emotional wellbeing, assist with managing the confused or challenging patient. Record episodes of care on patient electronic record.

Indirect care – bed making, managing patient’s property, cleaning of equipment, tidying, stocking up, running errands, health promotion, answering the telephone, escorting patients, supporting family and visitors.

Assessment – taking, recording and reporting observations: i.e., blood pressure, pulse, temperature, blood sugar, height and weight, theatre checklist, ECG’s; recording fluid and food input and output; collecting specimens – blood, urine, stool etc. Record assessments on patient electronic record and notify clinical staff of any abnormalities / concerns.

Patient safety – follow infection control procedures, report incidents, manage risks, correctly dispose of waste, adhere to recommendations for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and risk assessments appropriate to the clinical area.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

**The application process consists of the following stages:**

  • Shortlisting of applications
  • HCA Virtual Assessment - TBC
  • Interview (Face to Face)- TBC

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification:

Education

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  • Care Certificate Completion or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • HSC Diploma Level3 Advance /Higher Apprenticeship Level 3
  • NVQ level 2 in acute care

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