Job Title: Senior Healthcare Assistant - Acute Assessment Unit
Location: Jersey
Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Full time
Salary: £35,586.92 - £37,469.00 per annum
Looking for a fulfilling career where collaboration and personal growth are valued? Join our client's dynamic team where every individual is empowered to make a difference. They offer a supportive environment where your well-being matters, fostering opportunities for both personal and professional development. Embark on a journey where your contributions impact both your own success and the welfare of the community.
Job Overview
Our Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) is a 25-bedded facility that operates closely with the Emergency Department, delivering rapid care to a diverse range of patients with medical conditions in a fast-paced setting.
Currently maintaining a patient to nurse ratio of 1:7, AAU features a 5-bedded Enhanced Care Unit dedicated to managing Level 2 patients requiring NIV and cardiac monitoring.
We are seeking a motivated Senior Healthcare Assistant to bolster our team, someone who is prepared to take on challenges and contribute positively to our mission.
In this role, you will assist with daily clinical tasks on AAU, including observations, venepuncture, and cannulation. We are committed to providing superior patient care and seek individuals with outstanding clinical and communication skills.
Successful candidates will serve as role models, offering support to nurses and junior healthcare assistants while fostering a culture of learning and development.
Flexibility is essential as you will be expected to work various shifts to cover our 24/7 service.
Job Purpose
Your role is to promote the well-being, health, and independence of patients/clients by aiding them with activities of daily living, ensuring planned care goals are met.
Operating under the guidance of trained staff, you will have immediate access to advice and support.
Job Specific Outcomes
Demonstrate adherence to the government's code of practice for health and social care support workers, maintaining trust and credibility with individuals, carers, and colleagues.
Contribute to and participate in care delivery for specific patients or patient groups, considering their physical and social needs.
Ensure compliance with all Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures.
Take responsibility for safeguarding and welfare of individuals under your care, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.
Maintain a vocational QCF Portfolio to showcase continuous skill development.
Carry out activities of daily living in accordance with individual care plans and clinical standards.
Collaborate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to team goals.
Exercise cost-consciousness and contribute to controlling expenditure within the clinical area.
Demonstrate basic keyboard skills and execute designated administrative tasks efficiently.
Seek opportunities for personal development and actively engage in the Performance Review and Appraisal process.
Contribute to the management of the immediate physical environment, promoting health, safety, and security measures.
Joining the Jersey public service offers a wide array of opportunities to collaborate with experts, acquire new skills, and advance your career. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering an environment of innovation and growth. Embrace new possibilities and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us.
Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
