Job overview
Have you got an interest in women's health?
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Health Care Assistant to work on our 12 bedded Gynaecology inpatient ward and Gynaecology Assessment and Triage Unit (GATU) , you will be working within women's health with a dynamic and friendly team.
The ward is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GATU is open Monday to Saturday 0700hrs - 1930hours.
The successful candidate will be fully supported with an induction, and training needs assessment.
The successful applicant will be closely involved in supporting the patients and their families to help them get holistic care and support them through their journey of care.
Main duties of the job
Provide or assist patients with personal care/hygiene including occasional direct exposure to bodily fluids etc.
Toileting, including emptying urinary catheter bags
After appropriate training undertake clinical activities as delegated by nursing and medical staff reporting any abnormalities,
Observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure & Heights and weight measurements.
ECG recordings
Simple dressings and removal of cannulas.
Phlebotomy, cannulation and BM blood samples.
Assist patient's preparation prior to clinical procedures and during.
Undertake patient and other manual handling tasks using the correct equipment and techniques following specific training.
Contribute fully to ensure the unit and the kitchen are kept clean and all items and equipment are stored, cleaned and used correctly
Working for our organisation
We are a friendly department that welcomes new members to our team, we will support and guide where required and assist you to achieve your full potential. We work to the trust values of Partnering, ambitious, caring and trusted,
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
