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Job role:Health Care Assistant Company name:NHS Jobs Salary:N/A Job Reference:B0263-25-0138 Read also:Health Care Assistant needed in NHS Jobs About the Job: Main duties of the jobWould you like to join London's leading nursing team? We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our day case surgical ward, which is a 15-bedded ward specialising in providing care to various surgical specialties, including spinal injections, minor orthopaedic, ophthalmic, ENT, vascular, minor urology, gynae, and plastics/cosmetic surgery. The successful applicant will have experience working in a similar environment and will be up to date with current practices. Experience should include working within a busy ward and collaborating with professional, multi-disciplinary teams. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to join a thriving team and work with excellent staff-to-patient ratios. About usLocated in leafy St Johns Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our luxury private hospital has an international reputation for providing high-quality care. All profits fund our onsite hospice, St Johns. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAssist in planning patient care and delivering excellent care services. Support the operational management of the department, assisting shift leaders and the Ward Manager. Support the management and development of nursing care and service delivery as assigned by the Ward Manager. Provide support to the Ward Manager, Deputy Ward Manager, and shift leaders. Undertake link nurse roles for designated clinical responsibilities, attend meetings, and complete associated actions. Ensure a welcoming, caring, and safe environment for patients and families. Maintain cleanliness and safety in patient rooms, ward hallways, storerooms, and nurses' stations. Participate in the management of supplies and consumables. Be flexible with working patterns, including weekends, as needed. Adapt to working in different departments during closures or as required. Escort patients to other departments and hospitals as needed. Complete nursing documentation according to hospital policies and protocols. Perform safety checks on the ward regularly. Assist consultants and nurses with procedures and interventions. Take measurements, collect samples, and record findings accurately, reporting abnormalities. Support patient admissions, investigations, procedures, and discharges, including referrals. Adhere to manual handling policies. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Follow hospital policies, procedures, and professional standards. Comply with infection control policies to maintain low infection rates. Complete mandatory training and obtain necessary competencies. Be aware of hospital incidents and complaints, and participate in shared learning to prevent reoccurrence. See moreremote jobs .#J-18808-Ljbffr