If you are looking for a position within Neurology at the Brooke Treatment Unit, then this post is for you!
We are seeking a highly motivatedHealth Care Assistantwith enthusiasm to develop knowledge and experience looking after patients from multiple specialities.
BTU is a specialist fast paced day case, nurse-lead infusion and investigation Unit, looking after a large group of specialist helping manage chronic conditions. It cares for patients' conditions from multi-specialities i.e, neurology, gastroenterology, etc and provides specialist clinics with Specialist nurses clinics.
You will be supported within the role with the training required.
Brooke Treatment Unit is a fast paced working environment which gives staff the opportunity to use multiple transferable skills to provide the highest level of care to our patients. Working on Brooke Treatment Unit will give you lots of new experiences as we take patients from multiple specialities.
The post will offer lots of additional training and personal and professional support will be provided throughout. If you have a interest and experience in Neurology then this exciting new opportunity to work on our friendly and dynamic unit is for you!
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
You will support the nursing staff and provide excellent patient care whilst maintaining the trust values at every opportunity. Some of your duties will include
• Supporting patients with their activities of daily living
• Assist and support with personal hygiene needs whilst promoting independence
• Support preparing and escorting patients having tests done
• Timely clinical interventions: venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, collecting blood products, gathering equipment for nursing interventions, physiological observations
• Prepare and transfer patients and organise transport out of hours
• Prepare clinical area for new patients and support admissions
• Support bed moves within the clinical area.
• Educate new staff on ward processes
• Actively support mandatory training; undertaking train the trainer
• Support the ward with maintaining patient safety during treatment and post infusion observation times
• Support individualised patient care; reviewing quality
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Oct 2024