London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Healthcare Assistant
Band 2 for 6N (Ealing Hospital) - Care of Elderly Main area:
Nursing Grade:
Band 2 Contract:
Permanent Hours:
Full Time 37.5 hours per week (Day and night shifts) Town:
Ealing Location:
Ealing Hospital Main Duties of the Job
Roles and Responsibilities: Provide reassurance and support to patients and carers/family. Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained. Report any concern regarding patient care. Be able to locate all policies relating to good working practice within the clinical area and adhere to them. At the direction of the registered nurse, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care. Serve drinks and meals to patients and assist those requiring help. Assist in bed making and the disposal of soiled linen. Chaperone patients as necessary. Undertake the recording of vital signs and report findings to the nurse in charge of patient care. Collect and test specimens as required and report abnormalities. Ensure safekeeping of patient's property and valuables within Trust guidelines. Work collaboratively with others in the ward to ensure that patient's needs are met. Be aware of your competence and acknowledge your own boundaries, asking for assistance as required. Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. About Us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serves a diverse population of almost one million people. Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country and provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit. St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease. Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, including a 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre. Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services. We are a university teaching NHS trust, recognized for our role in training future clinicians and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Job Responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Able to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms. Experience in a care setting. NVQ certificate. Previous experience working in the NHS. Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA). Communication
IT literate. Teamwork
Able to demonstrate experience in teamwork. Work as a member of a wider MDT. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer Name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
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Healthcare Assistant
Band 2 for 6N (Ealing Hospital) - Care of Elderly Main area:
Nursing Grade:
Band 2 Contract:
Permanent Hours:
Full Time 37.5 hours per week (Day and night shifts) Town:
Ealing Location:
Ealing Hospital Main Duties of the Job
Roles and Responsibilities: Provide reassurance and support to patients and carers/family. Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained. Report any concern regarding patient care. Be able to locate all policies relating to good working practice within the clinical area and adhere to them. At the direction of the registered nurse, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care. Serve drinks and meals to patients and assist those requiring help. Assist in bed making and the disposal of soiled linen. Chaperone patients as necessary. Undertake the recording of vital signs and report findings to the nurse in charge of patient care. Collect and test specimens as required and report abnormalities. Ensure safekeeping of patient's property and valuables within Trust guidelines. Work collaboratively with others in the ward to ensure that patient's needs are met. Be aware of your competence and acknowledge your own boundaries, asking for assistance as required. Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. About Us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serves a diverse population of almost one million people. Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country and provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit. St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease. Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, including a 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre. Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services. We are a university teaching NHS trust, recognized for our role in training future clinicians and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Job Responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Able to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms. Experience in a care setting. NVQ certificate. Previous experience working in the NHS. Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA). Communication
IT literate. Teamwork
Able to demonstrate experience in teamwork. Work as a member of a wider MDT. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer Name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
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