About this role
Job summary
Would you like to join Londons leading nursing team? We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our Day Patient Unit, which is a 9 bedded ward specialising in providing care to a variety of surgical specialties, including: spinal injections, minor orthopaedic, ophthalmic, ENT, vascular, minor urology, gynae, and plastics/cosmetic surgery.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have been working in a similar environment and will be up to date in current practices. Experience will extend to working within a busy ward and professional, multi-disciplinary teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a thriving busy team and wants to work with excellent staff to patient ratios.
About us
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff.
We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.
We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are very unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice.
Job description Job responsibilities
To assist in the planning of patient care and the delivery of an excellent care service. To participate in the efficient operational management of the department, providing support to the shift leaders and Ward Manager To undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Ward Manager supporting the management and development of the nursing care and the delivery of the service To provide support to the Ward Manager, Deputy ward Manager and shift leaders To undertake a link nurse role(s) for designated clinical responsibilities, attend meetings and complete associated actions attached to the link nurse role To ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for patients and their families. To maintain a clean and safe environment including but not limited to: patients room, ward hallway, store rooms & nurses station. To participate in the maintenance of the stores, supplies and utilise consumables effectively. To be flexible in working patterns, including weekends, depending on the need and ward activities To be flexible and adaptable in working in different departments when needed and during department closures. To escort patients to other departments and on as needs basis to other hospitals. To complete all nursing documentation in line with the Hospitals policies, procedures and protocols. To undertake daily, weekly and monthly safety checks on the ward when assigned accordingly To chaperone / assist consultants with procedures and assist nurses when carry out nursing interventions. To undertake weight and height measurements, collection and sampling of urine, MRSA swab, CPE swab, bloods and accurately record all findings. Any abnormalities to be reported to the nurses. To undertake the clinical tasks involved with admissions, preparing patients for investigations and procedures and going to theatre, doing appropriate referrals to other health care staff and facilities and discharging patients. Adhere to Hospitals Policy for Manual Handling To maintain confidentiality surrounding patient treatment at all times. To have knowledge of and adhere to the Department and Hospital policy and professional standards. To be aware and comply with all Infection Control policies and ensure best practice is maintained to ensure low infection rates. To ensure compliance with mandatory training To ensure the required competency are obtained for job role To ensure awareness of incidents and complaints in the hospital and comply to recommendations and shared learning to prevent reoccurrence.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Good level of education Basic computer skills NVQ level 2 or equivalent The Care certificate is desirable Experience of team work and completing set objectives Problem solving and ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in both written and spoken English Able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills Good attendance record Flexibility to change shifts when department needs change Enthusiastic, Reliable and able to work under pressure Neat and tidy appearance Excellent clinical skills Professional commitment and self-awareness Motivate self and others
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 details Employer name The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
Address 60 Grove End Road
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)