Healthcare Support Worker, ICU - Band 2/3NHS

Job summary

Working as a Healthcare Support Worker in a ward / department within the hospital setting. Carry out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients.

This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, and in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse/Midwife or Nursing Associate, incorporating:o Continence Managemento Nutrition & Hydrationo Undertaking and recording of Vital Signso Moving & Handling of patients to support independenceo Infection Prevention and Controlo Safeguarding of adults and children.

Band 2 candidates may be considered, working towards the qualifications to become a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker.

Main duties of the job

Assist with direct patient care under the supervision of an ITU nurse, always ensuring the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication.

• Senior Healthcare Support Worker will be responsible for:Demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and a commitment to patient-centred care
• Assisting with patient mobility and promoting independence.Safeguarding of adults and children.
• Follow all hospital policies maintaining high standards of infection prevention by cleaning and organising ITU equipment appropriately.
• Complete the empty bedspace checklist provided by the unit.
• Organise and restock supplies, escalating shortages to the NIC when necessary.
• Requesting and managing pathology orders.
• Assist with admissions (orientation will be provided by senior nurses or senior HCAs).
• Run arterial blood gas (ABG) and urinalysis tests.
• Caring for Level 3 patients will be responsibility of a ITU bedside nurse which will request support according with needs.
• Deliver direct care, potentially independently, to Level 1 patients after ITU Nurse in charge assessment.
• Recognising patient deterioration and escalating concerns to the bedside nurse (training will be provided).
• Providing break relief for Level 1 and, where appropriate, support the covering buddy RN with care for Level 2 patients (depending on length of ITU experience), with escalation to the Nurse in Charge (NIC) when necessary.

Job description

For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org