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The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

24d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You must be organized, motivated, and enthusiastic, with experience in bedside care, assisting with procedures, and ensuring patient safety and nutrition while working well in a team.
  • You will assist nursing staff, support patients with personal care, monitor fluid balance, ensure safety, document accurately, and collaborate with the team to provide outstanding care.

Requirements

  • - Well-organized, motivated, enthusiastic Band 2
  • - Fundamental role as healthcare assistant within the core oncology team
  • - Deliver all aspects of bedside nursing care for inpatients
  • - Experience in assisting nursing staff with procedures or investigations
  • - Ability to assist patients in accessing and using appropriate toilet facilities, including catheter care
  • - Competence in measuring and recording body waste/fluid balance accurately
  • - Ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and escalate any concerns
  • - Fluid balance monitoring
  • - Handling patient’s personal possessions, ensuring money and valuables are kept securely
  • - Performing enhanced observations - one-to-one as appropriate
  • - Ensuring patients receive adequate nutrition and hydration
  • - Ensuring accurate documentation
  • - Assisting patients to reposition
  • - Ability to work within a team to deliver outstanding care

Responsibilities

  • Where required, assist nursing staff if they are conducting procedures or investigations.
  • Assisting patients in gaining access to, and in the use of, appropriate toilet facilities including catheter care, measuring and recording body waste/fluid balance accurately.
  • Ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and escalating any concerns.
  • Fluid balance monitoring.
  • Handling patient’s personal possessions, ensuring money and valuables are kept securely.
  • Performing enhanced observations - one-to-one as appropriate.
  • Ensuring patients receive adequate nutrition and hydration.
  • Ensuring accurate documentation.
  • Assisting patient’s to reposition.
  • Work within the team to deliver outstanding care.

FAQs

What is the main role of a healthcare assistant at The Christie?

The main role of a healthcare assistant at The Christie is to deliver bedside nursing care for inpatients, supporting the oncology team in providing compassionate patient care.

What is the patient capacity of Ward 11?

Ward 11 has a capacity of 28 beds, caring for a variety of patients undergoing cancer treatments.

What types of care will I provide as a healthcare assistant?

As a healthcare assistant, you will provide bedside care, assist with personal care, monitor fluid balance, ensure adequate nutrition and hydration, and support patients with procedures and investigations.

Is teamwork emphasized in this role?

Yes, Ward 11 has a strong teamwork ethos, and you will be joining a dedicated team focused on delivering outstanding care to patients.

What kind of environment will I work in?

You will work in a clean and safe environment that prioritizes patient care, with protocols in place to escalate any concerns.

How does The Christie contribute to cancer research?

The Christie is an international leader in cancer research, holding one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe and conducting over 300 trials each year.

Who can I contact for more information or an informal visit?

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, you can contact Alice Caporn, the Ward Manager, via email at Alice.caporn@nhs.net or by phone at 0161 446 7837.

What qualifications are needed for this Band 2 healthcare assistant position?

The job description does not specify precise qualifications, but candidates are typically expected to be well-organized, motivated, and enthusiastic, with a passion for providing patient care.

What types of procedures might I assist nursing staff with?

You may assist nursing staff with procedures or investigations as required, supporting the team in delivering patient care efficiently.

Will I be involved in care for patients at the end of life?

Yes, as a healthcare assistant on Ward 11, you will be involved in providing palliative care and support for patients at the end of life.

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The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating more than 44,000 patients a year.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1932
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, based in Manchester, specializes in cancer care and provides a range of services including treatment, research, and support for cancer patients. Their mission is to deliver world-class, patient-centered care and to lead in cancer research and innovation. The Trust aims to improve cancer outcomes and quality of life through cutting-edge treatments, comprehensive care, and a commitment to advancing cancer research.