Job Description
Job summary
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role. We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
An exciting opportunity to join our Community Outpatients Team based at Chippenham Hospital.
You will be required to travel to the following sites
- Warminster
- Trowbridge
- Melksham
- Malmsbury
- Savernake
- Devizes
You must hold a Full UK driving Licence and have your own transport.
You are required to have class 1 business insurance, as during your working day you will be required to travel from one site to another on occasions to cover am and pm clinics.
Please note this role WILL NOT be based at The Great Western Hospital. This role is based at Chippenham Community Hospital.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Under the delegation and supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner, the Health Care Assistant will carry out all of the delegated duties listed in the main responsibilities section below independently within the health care team. The post holder will work within the out-patient department as part of a team supporting patients, clinicians and colleagues during outpatient consultations. They will provide the fundamentals of care to patients in the hospital to ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment including patient safety and to make sure that the care experience is positive by treating all patients, family, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy in accordance with Trust values and policies.
Job description
1. Will have the knowledge and skills to provide the fundamental care needs for individual patients under the direction and supervision of the registered practitioner, the following can be undertaken in the band 2 training period, following the GWH standards of care. These duties will be repetitive, routine and familiar, following the patient care plan and consent gained from the patient which must include;
Caring and communication with kindness and compassion
Personal Care including catheter care (if required)
Nutrition and Hydration support
Pressure Area Care
Collect specimens (routine bodily fluids only)
Moving and handling
Documentation including food & fluid charts and outcome sheets. Environmental maintenance
Performing care in line with risk assessments and care plans
Ensure all clinical rooms are stocked up with appropriate clinical forms and patient information sheets
Assist with the preparation of medical notes to facilitate the running of clinics.
Escort to other departments (except theatre)
Instigate Emergency procedure
Completion of accident / incident forms
Promote person centred values and provide support for patients wellbeing and fulfilment
Please see job description for further details.