Healthcare Assistant- Inpatients Job Central London area,City of Westminster England UK,Nursing

Job Overview

We have 3 Inpatient Wards specialising in elective orthopaedic and spinal procedures. This is an opportunity to join a state-of-the-art facility in London's West End.

The post holder will need to deliver a high standard of individualised nursing care in a fast-paced unit to patients and their relatives.

Purpose of the role

Support registered nurses in the assessment of care and participate without direct supervision in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients admitted to the Inpatient department.

Dimension

Prioritise own workload after the Registered Nurse has prescribed the care required by each patient
Work within the boundaries of his/her existing knowledge and skills at all times.

Principal Accountabilities

Assist with admission, post-operative care and discharge of patients.

Manage the clinical observations on patients, recording and reporting any abnormalities or change in patients’ condition and escorting when appropriate.

Accurately test urine and record results.

Accurately measure height, weight and body mass index for all patients.

Perform ECG on patient on request of staff nurse.

Assist with preparing and serving refreshments and beverages.

Liaise effectively with nursing staff, multi-disciplinary teams and other allied health professionals.

Make appropriate and objective written entries in patient records, keeping them accurate and up to date.

Share responsibility for the cleanliness and the day-to-day maintenance of the ward.

Assist the ward administrator with preparing patients notes from admission and filing of notes on discharge.

Be committed to working flexibly within a dynamic environment, responding to the changing needs of the service.

Contribute to the evaluation of complaints, incidents and accidents.

Work within and be aware of the organisations clinical policies and guidelines.

Assist with laundry deliveries to the ward, ensuring linen is stored and disposed of correctly.

Decisions and Impact

Be able to manage and prioritise own workload without direct supervision.
Work within own level of competence, recognise own limitations and know when to ask for help and guidance.
Escalate concerns to a senior member of staff.

Complexity

Assisting the registered nurse in an ever-changing environment while continuing to meet the demands of a responsive nursing service.
Focus on patient care with some guidance but without direct supervision.

Equality & Diversity

All Fortius employees must have respect for every individual, treating everyone with dignity, courtesy, fairness and consideration, and welcoming and accepting differences between people. It is the responsibility of every employee to work towards the elimination of all discrimination and prejudice.

Health & Safety

All Fortius employees have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co‑operate with management to enable Fortius to meet its own legal duties.

Infection Control

It is the responsibility of all staff to recognise their role in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff to minimise the risk of avoidable Healthcare Associated Infection. Employees are responsible for ensuring that they are fully aware of the Fortius Infection Prevention and Control policies.

Quality Governance

All Fortius employees must adhere to Fortius policies and procedures and seek advice on these when in doubt as to their scope and applicability.

Employees are specifically reminded that they must respect the confidentiality of all information they have access to during their employment including personal data.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not…