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Job role: Healthcare assistant
Salary: £24,937 a year pro rata
Company name: NHS Jobs
Job Location: United Kingdom
Job Sector: Healthcare
Job reference: 390-SUR-SO-5260-B
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About the Job:
- As a member of the Care Team, you will assist qualified staff in delivering a caring and effective, patient-focused service in keeping with the aims, objectives and standards of the Trust
- You will assist with the maintenance of a safe care environment including preparing and clearing rooms and equipment with particular reference to infection control and a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff
- Under guidance from qualified staff, you will ensure that sensitive and appropriate clinical care is delivered to meet individuals’ needs, respecting personal dignity and beliefs
- You will ensure that information is handled and exchanged with care, accuracy and sensitivity, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
- You will ensure that effective communication is maintained within the care team and between other care teams, patients, relatives and visitors
- You will perform clinical duties under the supervision of a registered Nurse
- You will orientate patients and relatives to the Department environment
- You will follow the plan of care and report any changes in the patient’s condition
- You will report results of any intervention
- You will liaise with other departments and members of the multidisciplinary team as directed by the nurse in charge.
- Help co-ordinate pre-assessment clinics to ensure the patients complete the pre-assessment journey in a timely manner.
- Ensure the patients have all required tests before being allowed to leave the department.
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