Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Care Assistant Opportunities - New Heatherwood Hospital Development

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Job summary

We are excited to announce we are now recruiting our future workforce for the brand new, state of the art Heatherwood Hospital!

When the £99 Million development is complete it will be one of the leading hospitals in the UK specialising in planned, non-emergency operations such as orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, gynaecology and lithotripsy.

We have a variety of opportunities available across different specialities including: Theatres, Endoscopy, Radiology, Outpatients and our in Parkside, our Private Patient Suite.

Our new hospital will have six operating theatres, 48 inpatient beds and 22 day-case cubicles and will provide operations, diagnostics and outpatient care to both NHS and private patients.

The new facility will improve patient experience, increase productivity, and increase our access to diagnostic facilities.

Main duties of the job

As an integral member of the team, you will provide support to nursing, and medical staff in the direct provision of patient care.

To provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the ward and patients always.

This vacancy is linked to a level 2 apprenticeship. This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. Working alongside the Trusts experienced staff you will be supported to gain the apprenticeship qualification and functional skills in maths and English if required. This is a great opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health.

You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar qualification.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.

As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.

We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.

Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.

We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties.

Details

Date posted

15 December 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£19,612 to £22,866 a year per annum pro rata (incl HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

151-HCA-HWD

Job locations

Heatherwood Hospital

London Road

Ascot

SL5 8AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To ensure that all patients, visitors, and staff are treated in a courteous, professional, and caring manner and receive prompt assistance when required
  • To report any accidents and/or incidents occurring to patients, visitors, staff or oneself according to hospital policies
  • To be aware that the Post-holder should not become involved in any financial matters with, or on behalf of, a patient or relative, e.g. witnessing a Will, receipt of gifts etc. and to adhere to hospital policy on this issue
  • To be aware of procedures to be followed in the case of Fire, Cardiac Arrest, and any other emergencies
  • To enable patients/clients to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance by, assisting patients with bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, bed making etc.
  • Assisting with the movement of patients, for which instruction has been given, taking into consideration patient comfort and safety
  • Identifying and reporting possible problems and changes in a patients/clients condition
  • Helping patients who require assistance, to eat and drink
  • Supporting clients/patients in the management of continence
  • Receive, transmit, store and receive information relating to the delivery of a care service by, keeping the team leader informed of all changes in a patients condition
  • To be aware of their responsibilities under the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act. Care should be taken in all aspects of work to ensure that these and other safety regulations, e.g. C.O.S.H.H. and Manual Handling Policy are adhered
  • Assist with administration when required
  • Contribute to the health, safety and security of patients and their environment
  • Monitoring and checking all ward equipment and ensuring that the appropriate requisitions for any repairs are completed, and that the team leader is informed
  • Providing for the health, safety and wellbeing of the patient/client during escort duties; such as transferring from one area to another; or when undertaking a messenger service to other parts of the Trust
  • Assisting the rehabilitation of patients, utilising physical and psychological stimulus and appropriate resources
  • Assist with Last Offices where and when required
  • Assist the professional staff to prepare and undertake agreed clinical activities by, collecting urine and faecal samples as required, and testing urine when requested
  • Carrying out other duties required by the Unit Manager commensurate with the grade

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To ensure that all patients, visitors, and staff are treated in a courteous, professional, and caring manner and receive prompt assistance when required
  • To report any accidents and/or incidents occurring to patients, visitors, staff or oneself according to hospital policies
  • To be aware that the Post-holder should not become involved in any financial matters with, or on behalf of, a patient or relative, e.g. witnessing a Will, receipt of gifts etc. and to adhere to hospital policy on this issue
  • To be aware of procedures to be followed in the case of Fire, Cardiac Arrest, and any other emergencies
  • To enable patients/clients to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance by, assisting patients with bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, bed making etc.
  • Assisting with the movement of patients, for which instruction has been given, taking into consideration patient comfort and safety
  • Identifying and reporting possible problems and changes in a patients/clients condition
  • Helping patients who require assistance, to eat and drink
  • Supporting clients/patients in the management of continence
  • Receive, transmit, store and receive information relating to the delivery of a care service by, keeping the team leader informed of all changes in a patients condition
  • To be aware of their responsibilities under the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act. Care should be taken in all aspects of work to ensure that these and other safety regulations, e.g. C.O.S.H.H. and Manual Handling Policy are adhered
  • Assist with administration when required
  • Contribute to the health, safety and security of patients and their environment
  • Monitoring and checking all ward equipment and ensuring that the appropriate requisitions for any repairs are completed, and that the team leader is informed
  • Providing for the health, safety and wellbeing of the patient/client during escort duties; such as transferring from one area to another; or when undertaking a messenger service to other parts of the Trust
  • Assisting the rehabilitation of patients, utilising physical and psychological stimulus and appropriate resources
  • Assist with Last Offices where and when required
  • Assist the professional staff to prepare and undertake agreed clinical activities by, collecting urine and faecal samples as required, and testing urine when requested
  • Carrying out other duties required by the Unit Manager commensurate with the grade

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of dealing with the general public

Desirable

  • Experience in a healthcare setting
  • Experience of manual handling
  • Experience on a hospital ward

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly
  • Basic numeracy and literacy
  • Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from staff
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision

Special Requirements

Essential

  • oWillingness to work full shift patterns, including early/late/night shifts and weekends and bank holidays

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of dealing with the general public

Desirable

  • Experience in a healthcare setting
  • Experience of manual handling
  • Experience on a hospital ward

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly
  • Basic numeracy and literacy
  • Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from staff
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision

Special Requirements

Essential

  • oWillingness to work full shift patterns, including early/late/night shifts and weekends and bank holidays

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heatherwood Hospital

London Road

Ascot

SL5 8AA


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heatherwood Hospital

London Road

Ascot

SL5 8AA


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Advisor

Hannah Wilson

hannah.wilson95@nhs.net

03006141082

Details

Date posted

15 December 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£19,612 to £22,866 a year per annum pro rata (incl HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

151-HCA-HWD

Job locations

Heatherwood Hospital

London Road

Ascot

SL5 8AA


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