Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
- To provide healthcare support and clinical assistance for the paediatric emergency department incorporating housekeeping duties as required.
Main duties of the job
- To be part of the clinical team working within the Children’s Emergency Department.
- Undertake all clinical duties required.
- To work without direct supervision using own initiative within the level of competency set down for this post.
- To ensure that patient privacy and dignity are respected at all times
- To support and reassure patients during clinical procedures or treatment.
- To escort patients to and from the ward area.
- Ensure that patient care is optimised by communicating relevant information in a timely and accurate fashion.
- To ensure and maintain cleanliness and organisation in all areas of the ward in line with infection control audits and regular inspections.
- Promote the professional image of the Trust by maintaining at all times a neat appearance and helpful manner, paying particular attention to the need to deliver high standards of care, in accordance with the Trust’s policy quality standards and the Patient’s Charter.
- Ensure that at all times the policies and working practices of the Trust are observed particularly in relation to confidentiality.
- Collection and inputting of relevant data onto database ensuring it is kept up to date.
- Ensure that all queries are attended to as soon as possible, answering the telephone efficiently, conveying any messages to the appropriate personnel.
About us
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and development focus. With over 5’500 employees and a turnover of £310 million, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for service delivery.
The foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others.