Healthcare Assistant

Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. Undertake a range of patient interventions within the scope of NVQ level 3 skills for patients as delegated by team leader or other qualified clinical staff. Offer advice to patients and carers on a wide range of health issues to include health promotion, lifestyle advice and self-care. Plan and organise own work schedule once delegated from team leader. Undertake basic patient observations. Work within existing clinical guidelines, policies and infection control procedures. Offer advice and support to patients and families in a wide range of situations. Communicate factual and sensitive information within confidentiality guidelines to patients, ensuring all information is appropriately documented and reported back to the team leader. Demonstrate own role to new starters and students. Ensure safe moving and handling techniques in the delivery of patient care, this can include the safe use of equipment. Communicate information to multi-disciplinary team and other agencies as appropriate. Undertake ordering and receipt of stores. Undertake further training to gain skills in other areas. Utilise NVQ level 3 skills within identified areas as required by the clinical team. Deliver patient care within essence of care standards and Trust guidelines and policies. Document care delivered within hand-written or electronic patient records. Participate in own PDR with team leader to establish objectives, reporting arrangements, supervision and ongoing development. Participate in mandatory training events. Work with community groups to improve patient participation and involvement