Healthcare Assistant - Broomfield Hospital

The Health Care assistant will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the ward or department to provide a seamless service & high-quality care to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The HCA is expected to undertake care to meet the needs of the patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse, working within the Trust's policies and procedures and the philosophy of the ward. Being able to work as part of a team is essential to the role. As a HCA at Broomfield Hospital, you will be required to:

• At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients
• Assist in the admission process by accurately recording patient's demographic details
• Assist patients with personal and oral hygiene as instructed
• Assist patients with eating and drinking
• Monitor and accurately record dietary and fluid intake, appropriately reporting any abnormalities to the nurse in charge.
• Enable patients to access appropriate toilet facilities, collecting and disposing of body waste.
• Test blood sugars, urine and stool specimens & accurately record results.
• Remove male/female indwelling urethral catheters.
  
  The job requires someone that exudes our Trust Values: Excellent, Compassionate and Respectful. Although experience is not necessary for this role as full training is provided, having worked in care, or provided care would be advantageous to the role.
  
  Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.