Health Care Assistant | and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Health Care Assistant | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Working under the supervision of the qualified nursing staff, the HCSW will participate and support the members of the multi-disciplinary team in delivering high quality patient care.

Band 3 HCSWs will be expected to carry out specific skills depending upon

the requirements of the clinical area.

To provide efficient running of clinics within the department

Provide nursing support where required (see Job description)

Charonone clinics where required

Complete investigations required, within scope of practice

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.

Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area;
St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Direct patient care

2.1 To practice the Care Certificate and support junior staff to achieve the

standards.

2.2 Communicate with tact, empathy, overcome barriers to understanding e.g.,

patients with physical impairment, mental health conditions or learning

disabilities.

2.3 To assist with nursing care as instructed by the registered nursing staff,

2.4 To care for the patient’s personal clothing, property and valuables in

accordance with relevant Trust policies.

2.5 To assist with the moving and handling of patients and loads, using the

correct moving and handling aids and techniques, in accordance with Trust

policy, local guidelines and risk assessments.

2.6 To ensure that patient privacy and dignity are respected at all times and that

nursing care is patient focused.

2.7 To demonstrate an awareness of the importance of patient confidentiality

and ensure a safe and secure environment at all times.

2.8 To perform patient observations e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure,

respiration, urine testing, fluid balance charts, height & weight and to record

these correctly in the patient’s records, reporting any abnormality or change

in these to a qualified nurse.

2.9 Undertake a limited range of delegated clinical care duties relevant to the

specific clinical area following training and or competency sign off, for

glucose monitoring, pregnancy testing, removal of peripheral cannula,

observing patients for signs of agitation or distress, providing heightened

observation through, recording of allergies on EPR and other clinical tasks

where training/competency sign off deemed appropriate for a Band 3 HCSW.

This would also include venepuncture (cannulation could be included but only

in specific areas according to Trust policy – e.g. ED).

2.10 To work within own personal/professional limitations and seek help of others

to maintain safe practice.

2.11 Assisting with nutrition where applicable e.g. assisting with menu completion,

feeding assistance. Working closely with the ward host/hostess and

housekeeper. Understanding the dietary needs of patients and utilise diet

charts and fluid balance charts appropriately.

2.12 Take an active role in maintaining effective communication with all

disciplines, patients and relatives, liaising with the trust’s MDT as appropriate,

to ensure complete holistic care is provided and harm free care is monitored.

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2.13 Demonstrates an understanding of nursing care plans and utilises them in

line with Trust policy and procedure.

2.14 Assisting in the provision of basic care to patients so as to ensure their

comfort, cleanliness…