Senior Healthcare Assistant – Medical Same Day Emergency Care

Job title:

Senior Healthcare Assistant – Medical Same Day Emergency Care

Company:

NHS

Job description

To assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses. To carry out care and other duties under indirect supervision. To supervise junior health care assistants making a contribution to their training and development. To undertake specific extended skills.***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***Main duties of the jobSupport care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area under indirectsupervision.Contribute to resource managementAbout usWe are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.DetailsDate posted27 June 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per Annum Pro RataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number216-PL-M7100524Job locationsUniversity Hospitals PlymouthDerriford RoadPLYMOUTHPL6 8DHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesProvide and deliver a high standard of nursing care, recognising and meeting the specific needs ofpatients.Assist in the care of patients undergoing minor medical procedures.To manage, under indirect supervision, own workload within clinical area and competencies of thepost.To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting all changes inpatients condition, including the early recognition and intervention of dialysis side effects.Undertake the escort of patients to other departments under the direction of the registered nurse.To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, of inpatients. Recognising, recording andreporting all adverse findings to senior staff.To carry out observations of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all findingsto senior staff.To complete documentation for inpatients to be assessed and countersigned by registered staff.To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and to be able toadvise and refer patients on where to access information.Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registeredpractitioner.To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance andoptimise his/her role within the work area.To participate in the training and development of junior staff on the unit, and participate in thesupervision and support of trainee Health Care Assistants.Act as a mentor to new Health Care Assistants & HCA Trainees, participating in inductionprogrammes, and on-going development of their practice.To promote and safeguard the well being of patients, their families and colleagues.To participate in the development and implementation of Unit area policy and nursing strategies.To supervise and share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the Unit andstock control.In the absence of a Ward Clerk undertake general ward clerk dutiesParticipate in unit research and audit work to include date collectionTo respect confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Legislation.To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures, mindful ofresponsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.Report untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies to senior staff.Following patient assessment by Registered staff, undertake extended skills specific to individualcompetence under the indirect supervision of Registered staff.To participate in the development and implementation of Unit area policy and nursing strategies.To be familiar with Trust infection control, decontamination and cleanliness polices.To undertake the decontamination and cleaning of department equipment. To participate in department cleaning. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesProvide and deliver a high standard of nursing care, recognising and meeting the specific needs ofpatients.Assist in the care of patients undergoing minor medical procedures.To manage, under indirect supervision, own workload within clinical area and competencies of thepost.To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting all changes inpatients condition, including the early recognition and intervention of dialysis side effects.Undertake the escort of patients to other departments under the direction of the registered nurse.To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, of inpatients. Recognising, recording andreporting all adverse findings to senior staff.To carry out observations of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all findingsto senior staff.To complete documentation for inpatients to be assessed and countersigned by registered staff.To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and to be able toadvise and refer patients on where to access information.Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registeredpractitioner.To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance andoptimise his/her role within the work area.To participate in the training and development of junior staff on the unit, and participate in thesupervision and support of trainee Health Care Assistants.Act as a mentor to new Health Care Assistants & HCA Trainees, participating in inductionprogrammes, and on-going development of their practice.To promote and safeguard the well being of patients, their families and colleagues.To participate in the development and implementation of Unit area policy and nursing strategies.To supervise and share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the Unit andstock control.In the absence of a Ward Clerk undertake general ward clerk dutiesParticipate in unit research and audit work to include date collectionTo respect confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Legislation.To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures, mindful ofresponsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.Report untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies to senior staff.Following patient assessment by Registered staff, undertake extended skills specific to individualcompetence under the indirect supervision of Registered staff.To participate in the development and implementation of Unit area policy and nursing strategies.To be familiar with Trust infection control, decontamination and cleanliness polices.To undertake the decontamination and cleaning of department equipment. To participate in department cleaning.Person SpecificationKNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCEEssential

• Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
• Experience of time management and prioritising work
• Be able to work as a member of a team
• Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives

APTITUDE & ABILITIESEssential

• Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
• Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
• Committed to providing high quality patient care
• Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard

DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATIONEssential

• Has a caring and compassionate nature
• Demonstrates self-motivation

QualificationsEssential

• One of the following: Level 3 (SCQF – 6): – City and Guilds 3 orNVQ 3 orBTEC National Diploma orExperience equivalent to the above qualifications
• Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math’s, or equivalent
• Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker)
• Equivalent experience

Person SpecificationKNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCEEssential

• Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
• Experience of time management and prioritising work
• Be able to work as a member of a team
• Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives

APTITUDE & ABILITIESEssential

• Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
• Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
• Committed to providing high quality patient care
• Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard

DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATIONEssential

• Has a caring and compassionate nature
• Demonstrates self-motivation

QualificationsEssential

• One of the following: Level 3 (SCQF – 6): – City and Guilds 3 orNVQ 3 orBTEC National Diploma orExperience equivalent to the above qualifications
• Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math’s, or equivalent
• Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker)
• Equivalent experience

Expected salary

£24625 – 25674 per year

Location

Plymouth

Job date

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:52:03 GMT

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