Healthcare Assistant

Job Purpose The post holder will be providing direct and indirect patient care with the support and supervision available from the staff who are responsible for the care of patients within the clinical area. In doing so, they will support the assessment of patients and implementation of programmes of care delegated to them by the appropriate staff member ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work within a range of procedures and pathways in which they have received training in order to be competent. Key Responsibilities 1. Clinical 1.1. The post holder will deliver care to patients within the limits of the procedures and pathways in which they have achieved competence. 1.2. Support and assist other staff members to deliver care as delegated and directed 1.3. Demonstrates competent physical skills obtained through practice e.g. use of moving and handling equipment, routine tests within agreed pathways of care 1.4. Able to identify risk or changes in condition and are responsible for taking action and alerting the appropriate staff member 1.5. Exchanges factual information with patients using persuasion, reassurance, tact and empathy and addressing barriers to understanding in order to engage the individual in their care and gain valid consent; records discussions accurately and in a timely manner in the individuals patient record 2. Leadership 2.1. Ensures that a professional service and image is maintained at all time, thereby acting as a role model to all staff 2.2. Supports a leadership style which is underpinned by strongly held values around equality, diversity and openness; effectively builds and maintains relationships with team members. 2.3. Ensures the effective and efficient use of resources within their own sphere of responsibility e.g. equipment stocks and supplies. 2.4. Demonstrates clinical leadership in everyday practice through identifying creative and innovative ideas in order to develop quality service provision and supporting initiatives as an active member of the team. 2.5. Demonstrates resilience when responding to challenge, change and complex or difficult situations