Health Care Assistant

Location

Chesterfield, Derbyshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Acknowledge patients/relatives concerns and complaints, resolving these locally if possible and referring on to the appropriate colleagues as required Assist in the reporting of incidents. Work as a member of the nursing team to ensure that care is clinically effective and complying with the requirements of the Trusts Clinical Governance Committee Be aware and supportive of research and audit undertaken by other members of the multidisciplinary team and assist in the implementation of findings. As part of the Trusts appraisal process and under the guidance of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, identify own learning needs and participate with the appraisal process Participate and develop skills that the role requires to become an effective and efficient member of the dermatology and medical outpatient services. Assist in the continual development of a learning environment, to gain and share knowledge and skills Liaise with colleagues to assist in the development of other staff Attend Essential Training as required by the Trust Completion of the Care Certificate To commence the QCF level 2 Clinical Healthcare Support and complete within 12 months To act in line with the Trusts CARE values. To maintain patient confidentiality at all times. To be familiar with relevant Operational, Personnel, Health and Safety Policies and procedures, including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and Alcohol. It is the responsibility of every employee to actively help the Trust prevent and control infection by washing their hands effectively, carrying out their duties in a way which minimises infection, attending appropriate training and maintaining up to date knowledge and skills in infection control and prevention as relevant to their post.

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Salary

£22.38k per annum