Health Care Assistant | Barts Health Nhs Trust

The post holder will work as a member of the nursing team under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse in Silvertown ward. They will undertake delegated personal care duties for patients / clients and will provide support for Nursing staff in maintaining a stable and safe clinical environment. They will assist in the running of the ward, working with indirect supervision from a Registered Nurse.
• Assist in the direct care of patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Working with indirect supervision from a Registered Nurse
• Courteously receive patients, relatives and visitors onto the ward
• Act as an advocate for patients, protecting their rights, privacy and dignity.
• Independently provide a high standard of care to patients under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse.
• Once assessed as competent: independently do patient observations like blood pressure measurements, checking of pulse, oxygen saturation and blood glucose measurements.
• Report any change in a patient’s condition to the supervising nurse or nurse in charge. Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and other staff, as directed by the supervising nurse or nurse in charge.
• Act as a chaperone to patients/clients and accompany them to other wards or departments maintaining their privacy, dignity and safety always.
• Undertake Basic Life Support when required (after training and assessed as competent)
• Always maintain patient confidentiality, only providing patient information under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of the ward / hospital environment, thus contributing the control of infection.
• Undertake other duties as directed, such as cleaning, storing and checking of equipment and maintaining storage areas in an orderly manner. Contribute and participate as a positive, constructive member of the team.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Jan 2024