Healthcare Assistant | Mid And South Essex Nhs Foundation Trust

The Paediatric department is looking to recruit a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant who will work in the Paediatric Assessment Unit and within the Paediatric Department.
The HCA will collaboratively function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Paediatric Department working within the Trust's policies and procedures. The HCA is expected to work with and support the Paediatric Directorate as a whole, inclusive of the Paediatric Assessment Unit, Neptune Children's Unit, the Paediatric Outpatient Department, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and the Emergency Department.
The Health Care Assistant (HCA) will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Paediatric Department to provide a seamless service & high quality care to patients, working collaboratively as part of the PAU or Neptune Children's Unit teams.
The HCA is expected to undertake assigned tasks involving direct care to meet the needs of the patients in support of and supervised by a registered nurse. The HCA will work within the Trust's policies and procedures and uphold any Paediatric area philosophies.
It is expected that the Health Care Assistant will continue to develop their own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trusts career pathway. The post holder will work long days and night shifts to meet the service needs. It is expected that the post holder will be able to carry out all the duties listed within the job description but also they may carry out other similar duties in support of the unit environment which are not listed. No duties are to be undertaken by the post holder unless they have received the appropriate training or instruction.
Mid andSouth Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
Main responsibilities include:
• Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the MDT
• Prioritise service delivery within the ward or PAU setting, acknowledging the impact of the decision on other departments
• Support patients undergoing clinical procedures/reviews ensuring their dignity, respect, comfort and safety
• Taking and accurately recording patient observations on instruction from the Registered Nurse, reporting any significant findings
• Comply with all appropriate Local and National standards/policies
This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. For more in-depth information, including person specification, please refer to the attached job description.
This advert closes on Thursday 25 Jan 2024