HCA Bank for Student Nurses
JOB TITLE: Bank Healthcare Assistant \- Student
LOCATION: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation trust
DIRECTORATE: Corporate
DEPARTMENT: Temporary Staffing
GRADE: Band 2
RESPONSIBLE TO: Temporary Staffing Manager
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Temporary Staffing Clinical Manager
JOB SUMMARY
The Health Care assistant will function as part of the multi\-disciplinary team within the ward or department to provide a seamless service \& high\-quality care to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The HCA is expected to undertake care to meet the needs of the patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse, working within the Trust’s policies and procedures and the philosophy of the ward. Working collaboratively as part of the ward team.
It is expected that the Health Care Assistant will continue to develop their own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trust’s career pathway
MAIN DUTIES \& RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Responsibilities
At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients
Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the MDT regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communications skills in accordance with the client group
Implement patient care plans as instructed by a Registered Nurse
Assist in the admission process by accurately recording patient’s demographic details
To assist patients with personal and oral hygiene as instructed
To assist patients with eating and drinking
Monitoring and accurate recording of dietary and fluid intake appropriately reporting any abnormalities to the nurse in charge
Enable patients to access appropriate toilet facilities, collecting and disposing of body
Testing blood sugars, urine and stool specimens \& accurately record results
Removal of male/female indwelling urethral catheters
Obtain specimens \& process specimens to the laboratory
Provide pressure area care to patients
Provide care to patients who are dying
Inspect \& accurately record the condition of patient’s skin integrity, appropriately escalating concerns
Able to prepare equipment for aseptic procedures as instructed
Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and pain scores on instruction from the Registered Nurse. Accurately recording the results and reporting significant findings
Under the supervision of a qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical
Procedures ensuring their dignity, respect, comfort and safety
Record ECG’s as instructed by a Registered Nurse
Orientate new patients to the ward or department
Undertake equipment safety checks
Escort patients to theatre
Participate in the enhanced observation of patients
Remove peripheral cannula’s from patients
Promote optimal conditions for patients to rest and sleep
Respond appropriately to emergency situations
Ensure that the clinical / care environment is clean, safe and tidy
Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice in the light of research, current best evidence and legislation
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