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SalaryThe Medical SDEC is looking to recruit band 2 HCAs to join our expanding team and help drive the success of the Medical SDEC Unit. This will be as part of a seven day, internal rotation.
In addition to our SDEC and admission avoidance activity the Medical SDEC Unit is supporting a new pathway for direct admission from GP and SWAST referral. Within this we provide medical triage and then transfer patients to either SDEC or the Medical Assessment Unit.
Ideally, you will have experience in acute medicine and be able to communicate clearly and confidently. As part of the team you should be able to assist with patient assessment accurately and professionally, taking bloods, undertaking electrocardiograms, monitoring vital signs and discussing symptoms with the clinical team. This is a great opportunity to widen your skills and knowledge as we see a wide range of different medical conditions.
We welcome applicants who wish to challenge themselves further in their career. You will be supported to maintain your professional development and experiences within the field of urgent care.
- To assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses, and other registered healthcare professionals.
- To carry out that care & other duties under direct supervision
- Support care for all patients in the clinical area under supervision and within your level of competence
- To demonstrate the Trust Values using the Plymouth Way behaviours on a day to day basis
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
This job description describes the role that the apprentice will be working in during the training period. Supervision and support will be provided during tasks, supporting the apprentice to safely gain experience and confidence, and to successfully complete the training programme. These tasks will be introduced as the apprentice gains competency.
- To promote a positive patient experience throughout their use of our services
- To maintain professional behaviours at all times
- To demonstrate empathy, dignity, respect and compassion at all times
- To work as part of a team
- To assist patients with all aspects of activities in daily living, which could include providing assistance with:
o Toileting/changing incontinence pads
o Feeding and fluids including the maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts
o Mobility using mobility aids/hoists where appropriate
o Repositioning and monitoring of pressure areas
o Communication
o Care of dying
- To support registered staff with the physical health, comfort and wellbeing of service users, including physical observations and taking blood pressure, temperature and pulse
- To follow Trust and local policies relating to infection control, maintaining a clean working environment at all times. Awareness of Health and safety policies within the Trust
- To accurately record all observations and care given with counter signature from a Registered Practitioner
- To promote and safeguard the wellbeing of patients, their families and colleagues
- To participate in the care and maintenance of equipment
- To respect and not disclose confidential information, obtained in the course of the work
- Report untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, and injury to senior staff
- Gain skills in venepuncture, cannulation and ECG recording
