Healthcare Support Worker

This is an exciting time to join Same Day Emergency Care as we increase the numbers of patients attending the service. We see approximately 60-70 patients a day on each site, with varying presentations including renal colic, DVT, cellulitis, low risk chest pain and many more. We work closely with the Emergency Department, taking many patients from the Urgent Care Centre and ED triage, as well as patients from General Practice, London Ambulance Service and 111.

This post consists of a mixture of long days (0800-2030) and long day B shifts (0930-2200) and includes weekends, but no nights. You will be supported by a Deputy matron and the Matron of SDEC. Assist patients with activities of daily living when required maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times. Measure and record routine observations of weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, oxygen saturations and respiratory rate.

Report any abnormalities and concerns to a Registered Nurse. Have an understanding of the policies and procedures within the ward and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Have an understanding of the needs for universal precautions at all times and be aware of the infection control policy when equipment is used. Have an understanding of any equipment used, safe storage, health and safety recommendations and report any breakages to the Registered Nurse.

Ensure effective and appropriate communication with staff, patients, relatives and visitors, maintaining confidentiality at all times. Assist with ordering and checking of ward supplies and their storage. Participate in appraisal and the development of a personal development plan in agreement with the RN. Ensure that knowledge and skills are updated to maintain safe standards of care and treatment for patients.

The Same Day Emergency Care units at Charing Cross and St Mary's Hospital are looking for motivated and enthusiastic healthcare assistants to join the team. You need to be passionate about providing high quality, emergency same day care in this fast paced, evolving and exciting area of acute emergency care. You must have excellent communication skills and be excited about being part of an innovative nursing team.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.

Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. Environmental sustainability Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities.

The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environmentwww.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.