Health Care Assistant - Surrey Downs H&C

Health Care Assistant - Surrey Downs H&C

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Mary Seacole is a new integrated unit providing care and rehabilitation to promote health, maximise independence and quality of life. All patients are treated with dignity, respect, involved in decisions at all stages of their treatment and care and the team strives to achieve what matters most to the patients.

We are looking for dynamic, passionate and motivated health care assistants willing to continue to expand and develop their own skills and knowledge while supporting the patients and the team.

The team work Shift pattern (long days and night shifts).

Main duties of the job

Working under the direct supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse to support and assist the senior team members in the provision of a high quality standard of care and the promotion of physical, mental and emotional health to individuals and client groups.

To be an effective member of the Multidisciplinary Team carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care in the support of the senior team member. The post holder is responsible for their own practice, working within the defined limits of competence and within the scope of the role. The registered nurse retains accountability for the care delivered by the HCA.

About us

Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.

Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual.

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

• To support and assist the senior team member in the provision of a high standard of care and the promotion of physical, mental and emotional health to individuals and client groups.
• To be an effective member of the Multidisciplinary Team carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care in the support of the senior team member.
• Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a senior team member.

Health Promotion:

• Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards.
• To be involved in supporting, educating and informing family/carers where appropriate.
• Assist in the promotion of health and wellbeing of patients.

Administration and Clerical Duties:

• Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records according to SDHC procedures.
• Take and record telephone messages, respond and liaise appropriately.
• Manage stationery and documentation supplies.
• To be responsible for maintaining data entry and other record keeping e.g. recording mileage and annual leave on staff databases.

Team Working:

• Work as part of the team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role.
• Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required.
• Maintain regular contact with the senior team member and communicate all relevant issues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Basic education to GCSE (or equivalent level) including English and Maths.
• Evidence of professional development.
• NVQ.

Experience

• Experience relevant to the particular post.
• Previous Health/Social experience.

Skills

• Ability to work independently following spoken or written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, valuing contributions from team members.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Mary Seacole Unit, Epsom General Hospital

£28,166 a year Pro Rata Per Annum inc Outer HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

343-SDH&C-6908944

Job locations

Mary Seacole Unit, Epsom General Hospital