Inpatient HealthCare Assistant - 11 month FTCLocation: UPMC Whitfield HospitalJob type: Fixed TermOverview of role: UPMC Whitfield Hospital are recruiting a Healthcare Assistant on an 11-month fixed term contract.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: General:To
assist the department nurses in the assessment, planning, implementation,
and evaluation of evidence-based practice, including health promotion.To
assist the department nurses in the setting of quality standards,
including monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical
guidelines and policy.To
always act in the best interest of patients.Maintaining
a professional focus towards your duties in keeping with UPMC Whitfield
Hospital values.To
adhere to all the requirements of the Hospital policies, procedures and
guidelines.To
observe and complete confidentiality of all information including
awareness and adherence to the legal requirements of GDPR.To
undertake any other duties and responsibilities as determined by the
Director of Nursing within the parameters of the post.To
rotate between departments of the hospital as requested.To
have awareness of budgetary control, and the ability to demonstrate
economic measures where possible.To
liaise with stores regarding replenishing of stock using requisitions as
set out by the Stores Department.To
ensure all stock areas, sluices and general areas are always kept clutter
free and tidy.To
liaise with housekeeping regarding rooms ready for cleaning.To
liaise with facilities management regarding maintenance of equipment and
the facility in general.Responsible
for reporting on changes in patients’ conditions as observed to the nurse
in charge.To
escort patients as required to other departments within the Hospital
ensuring the health and safety of patients, self and colleagues at all
times.Perform
delegated clinical and non-clinical duties as required by the nurse in
charge without the need for direct clinical supervision.Be
responsible for accurately recording patient’s valuables and property
within Hospital guidelines.Assist
the patient in performing daily activities of daily living and promoting
independence as far as is therapeutic.Undergo
in house clinical training programmes and undergo all training as
applicable to the post including mandatory and statutory training.Manage
emergency situations as per UPMC Whitfield Hospital policy.Adhere
to all UPMC Whitfield Hospital policies.Professional:Responsible
for participation in Hospital engagement and competency annual review
process, which identifies in conjunction with the manager your own
professional development and training needs.To
participate in Hospital developments under the direction of your clinical
supervisor to maximise personal development and patient care.To
respect and value differing therapeutic processes within the
multi-disciplinary team whilst ensuring that the agreed ethos and
philosophy is adopted and followed.Responsible
for ensuring confidentiality is always maintained in accordance with GDPR
and Hospital policy.Responsible
for conducting oneself in a professional manner towards patients, visitors
and colleagues. Educational
Development:To
undertake and participate in ongoing training related to the role and to comply
with all mandatory and statutory training as below:Cardio-pulmonary
resuscitationRadiation
protection if applicableManual
Handling and Lifting and positioning patientsFire
preventionHealth
& SafetyHaemovigilanceChildrens
FirstBasic
Life SupportElder
Abuse Awareness.Qualifications & Experience:The Post
holder must hold the following to fulfil the requirements of this post:Relevant
Fetac Level 5 or above Qualification.Experience
in phlebotomy and ECG is an advantage Equal
Opportunity Statement and Benefits UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment
for all employees.At UPMC we provide a total rewards program
that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities
for all our colleagues.Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay
and premium pay where applicable.Benefits –
Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension
Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover
for all employees up to the age of 66.Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of
UPMC through our annual ACES programme.Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible
working opportunities to support you to work around external family
commitments.Development
and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach
their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.About
UPMC A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialisation arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International.Providing high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006, UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations at UPMC Whitfield and in Cork, the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic at SETU Arena, Waterford, TUS Moylish Campus, Limerick, TUS Thurles Campus, Tipperary, and the UPMC Concussion Network. The UPMC Institute for Health is located in Mayo and the Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny. UPMC is the Official Healthcare Partner of the GAA and GPA.