The Senior HCA is expected to undertake care to meet the needs of the patients under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, working within the Trust’s policies, procedures and Trust Values and of the ward or department in a safe and person-centred environment for the
treatment of patients whilst working collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
It is expected that the Senior Health Care Assistant will continue to develop their own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trust’s career pathway to maintain standards of care.
- Previous Applicants Need Not Apply*
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
Maintain accurate documentation surrounding patient care and interventions.
Demonstrate care and compassion at all times to patients and their relatives or carers.
Assist patients with personal and oral hygiene needs.
Assist patients with eating and drinking and accurately record intake.
Enable patients to access appropriate toileting facilities, collect and dispose of body waste.
Record patient vital signs and observations and escalate appropriately.
Provide pressure area care and regular repositioning.
Recognise patients who are in pain using a pain scoring scale and escalate to a registered nurse where appropriate.
Provide compassionate and dignified end of life care.
Undertake simple wound dressings as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
Orientate patients to the ward.
Remove peripheral cannulas from patients following instruction from the registered nurse.
Participate in the enhanced observation of patients.
Utilise a range of de-escalation techniques in challenging situations.
Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Respond to any safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately.
Act in a professional manner at all times demonstrating dignity and respect
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description and main responsibilities.
We look forward to your application!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.