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NVQ 2 / 3 HCA (3rd Floor Ward)
The Princess Grace Hospital

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Job type: Nursing - Junior Level
Department: 3RD FLOOR
Position type: Full-time
Position code: 002/3131/HCA
   
Closing Date: 14-09-2008
Speciality: Vascular and general surgery, urology, gynae, plas
Working Hours: Shift Rota
Contact details: For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Sheila Enright, Chief Nurse on 0207 908 2495.
 
 
Position Summary: The Princess Grace Hospital is one of London's leading providers of healthcare services to the private sector and provides comprehensive facilities for inpatient and outpatient care. The Hospital is located in the heart of London's esteemed medical district, just a short distance away from the capital's Harley Street. The 3rd Floor unit caters for a variety of surgical specialties including Vascular and general surgery, urology, gynae, plastics, breast and ENT.

An opportunity has arisen for NVQ 2/3 qualified Healthcare Assistant to join the 3rd floor ward at the Princess Grace Hospital. This varied post is focused on providing the highest standards of patient care in our department. The main purpose of this role is to assist registered clinical staff in providing nursing care to patients. The role also assists with administrative duties as required, to facilitate the smooth running of the department.
General
Responsibility:

• Provide basic nursing care to patients under the supervision of trained staff
• Develop competence in carrying out basic observations and recording the results
• To notify senior staff of changes/concerns in a patients condition
• Conversant with computer system
• Recognise own limitations and request assistance as necessary
• Monitor stock levels and report shortfalls
• Ensure clinical area are kept tidy
• Clean and check equipment, reporting faults
• Demonstrate a caring and supportive manner to patients and relatives
• Escort patients as required, either within the hospital or beyond
• Undertake administrative duties as required e.g. filing, making up admission packs
• Ensure all patient charges captured
• To wear correct uniform and appear clean and tidy at all times

Requirements The ideal candidate will be confident with a pleasant manner and good customer / interpersonal skills as well as working knowledge of Meditech. We are seeking an experienced NVQ 2/ 3 qualified Healthcare Assistant but training will be provided for all aspects of this role.

This job is no longer active and cannot be applied for.