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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Sep 14

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Healthcare

Requirements

  • - educated to GCSE level or equivalent
  • - Clear written communication skills
  • - Relevant HCA experience
  • - Experience in hospital or nursing home
  • - Customer care experience

Responsibilities

  • As an important member of the team, the post holder will provide support to nursing, midwifery and medical staff in the direct provision of patient care.
  • To provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the ward/department at all times.
  • To enable patients/clients to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance by:
  • Assisting patients with bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, bed making etc
  • Enabling/facilitating patients to meet their own hygiene need
  • Contribute to the movement and comfort of patients/clients by:
  • Encouraging and assisting patients/clients in mobilisation
  • Assisting with the movement of patients, for which instruction has been given, taking into consideration patient comfort and safety.
  • Using equipment, for which instruction has been given, to mobilise/move patients.
  • Assisting patients/clients to achieve physical comfort.
  • Recognising the risks to patients/clients who are not able to change their own position.
  • Identifying and reporting possible problems and changes in a patient’s/client’s condition
  • Enable patients/clients to eat and drink by:
  • Assisting in menu selection, liaising with trained staff regarding special diets, and being sensitive to cultural requirements.
  • Helping patients who require assistance, to eat and drink
  • Serving patients meals and beverages, removing all dirty utensils from patient areas.
  • Recording fluid intake/output as required
  • Contribute to the management of patient/client continence by:
  • Encouraging clients/patients to maintain continence
  • Supporting clients/patients in the management of continence
  • Emptying catheter and stoma bags as directed
  • Receive, transmit, store and receive information relating to the delivery of a care service by:
  • Keeping the team leader informed of all changes in a patients condition.
  • Ensuring that all relevant paperwork is ready prior to patient admission.
  • Utilising the EPIC system as appropriate
  • Answering the department telephone and record/deliver messages accurately.
  • Providing clerical support where required
  • Ensure That Ward Stores/stock Supply Is Maintained By
  • Assisting with the ordering of supplies and recording the receipt of stock.
  • Monitoring the efficient storage of supplies and the maintenance of appropriate stock levels.
  • Contribute to the health, safety and security of patients and their environment by:
  • Ensuring the tidiness and cleanliness of patient bed areas and associated equipment
  • Stripping, cleaning and making beds/couches/trolleys, after patients’ discharge.
  • Dealing with the disposal of soiled linen and refuse as per hospital policy.
  • Following hospital policies with regard to the control of infection.
  • Monitoring and checking all ward equipment and ensuring that the appropriate requisition for any repairs [to Estates Office] are completed, and that the team leader is informed
  • Providing for the health safety and wellbeing of the patient/client during escort duties; such as transferring from one area to another; or when undertaking a messenger service to other parts of the Trust.
  • Assisting the rehabilitation of patients, utilising physical and psychological stimulus and appropriate resources
  • Assist with Last Offices where and when required
  • Under Supervision
  • Assist the professional staff to prepare and undertake agreed clinical activities by:
  • Collecting urine and faecal samples as required, and testing urine when requested
  • Undertaking collection of swabs for culture and sensitivity when requested
  • Undertaking patients’ catheter care
  • Recording and reporting patients’ physical measurements as directed by the team leader eg. pulse, temperature, respiration rate, blood pressure, bowel status etc.
  • Assist in maintaining the high standards of the department by:
  • contributing towards individual and team objectives.
  • carrying out other duties required by the Unit Manager commensurate with the grade.

FAQs

What is the role of a Bank Care Assistant at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

The Bank Care Assistant supports nursing, midwifery, and medical staff in providing direct patient care, assisting with personal hygiene, mobilization, and various non-clinical duties to ensure patient safety and comfort in various wards and areas within the trust.

How can I apply for the Bank Care Assistant position?

You can apply online through the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust's official website.

What qualifications do I need to be considered for this role?

You must be educated to GCSE level or equivalent and have at least six months continuous, recent experience employed as a Healthcare Support Worker in the UK.

Is experience in a specific type of setting required for this job?

Yes, relevant experience in a hospital or nursing home setting is essential.

Are there any specific training requirements for this position?

Yes, the role requires attendance at a Corporate and Bank Induction plus up to 5 days of face-to-face training, depending on your experience.

What are the working hours like for a Bank Care Assistant?

The role offers flexibility, allowing you to work at times and in locations that suit you, helping you achieve a good work/life balance.

Do I need to be currently employed by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust to apply?

If you are currently employed as a Healthcare Assistant at Frimley Health, you do not need to apply; you should contact the Trust for information on enrolling in the bank.

Will I have the opportunity to develop my skills in this role?

Yes, as a Bank Care Assistant, you will have access to a full programme of training and employee benefits, offering opportunities for professional development.

What are the main responsibilities of a Bank Care Assistant?

Main responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, aiding in the mobilization of patients, supporting with meal services, managing continence care, and maintaining cleanliness within the patient environment, among other tasks.

Is customer care experience beneficial for this role?

Yes, while not essential, customer care experience is considered desirable for the position.

What values guide the work culture at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

The Trust is guided by three core values: Committed to Excellence, Working Together, and Facing the Future, which influence how staff interact with patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Are there opportunities for advancement within the organization?

Yes, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is a well-led and ambitious organization committed to improving health and care services, which can provide opportunities for career advancement.

How does Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust support its employees?

The Trust offers training programs, employee benefits, and ensures high-quality healthcare delivery, investing in staff development and support for well-being.

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

Science & Healthcare
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10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.

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