Job summary
We are looking for motivated Healthcare Assistants with a 'can-do' attitude, to join Ward 2 SEU and SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care) team at Wexham Park Hospital where we specialise in the care of general surgery and specialist surgery.
Please note that this vacancy is a Night Shift only post.
You will have a great opportunity to meet our nursing team on the day and learn first-hand what it's like to work at Wexham Park Hospital. When joining Frimley Health we can offer you a supportive working environment as well as training and development to meet your needs.
If you have an interest in providing exceptional patient careas well as developingyour clinical knowledge and skills then please apply via this vacancy,if successful you willbe sent an invitationvia email to attend an interview and have an opportunity to see the ward.
Please note this is a front facing clinical role where a high level of spoken and written English language is required. Please do not use AI software for completion of your application for this role.
You currently must be in the UK and have current experience of working in a UK Healthcare setting as an HCA.
Main duties of the job
You will be primarily assisting the nursing team with care of the patients and will facilitate the smooth running of the department. You need to be driven and prepared to deliver high quality care and attention to detail. In this role you can look forward to a career full of development opportunities and the support from an excellent team of healthcare professionals - working alongside a reliable and friendly team.
You will also have access to a full program of training and development as well as a range of employee benefits.
When joining Frimley Health, we can offer you a supportive working environment as well as training and development to meet your needs. If you have an interest in providing exceptional patient care as well as developing your clinical knowledge and skills then please apply via this vacancy.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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This vacancy is linked with the opportunity for Apprenticeship (for those eligible for Apprenticeships). This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. This is a fantastic 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 Healthcare qualification or you are.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Some of the key tasks and requirements of the job are detailed below:
- To participate in all relevant departmental training under qualified supervision to attain proficiency in all required skills.
- To demonstrate effective communication skills (written, verbal & electronic) between patients and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- To communicate effectively with patients and their relatives.
- To provide professional competent basic nursing care to patients without direct supervision including hygiene needs while maintaining patient dignity.
- To be competent in the use of point of care equipment, ensuring the timely retrieval of results are accurately communicated back to the requesting clinician.
- Comply with Trust policies & guidelines through the process of clinical governance and audit, including incident reporting.
- Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff.
- Demonstrate on-going competency against training plans and participate positively in Continuous Professional Development.
Important Information for Applicants Requiring Visa Sponsorship:Recent changes to UK immigration rules may affect your eligibility for a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa. Sponsorship may not be possible if:
- The role does not meet the minimum salary threshold set by UKVI
- The role is not included on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)
- The role is below RQF Level 6 (graduate level)
These restrictions may also apply if you are currently on a Graduate Visa and are seeking to switch to a Skilled Worker Visa.
Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Some of the key tasks and requirements of the job are detailed below:
- To participate in all relevant departmental training under qualified supervision to attain proficiency in all required skills.
- To demonstrate effective communication skills (written, verbal & electronic) between patients and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- To communicate effectively with patients and their relatives.
- To provide professional competent basic nursing care to patients without direct supervision including hygiene needs while maintaining patient dignity.
- To be competent in the use of point of care equipment, ensuring the timely retrieval of results are accurately communicated back to the requesting clinician.
- Comply with Trust policies & guidelines through the process of clinical governance and audit, including incident reporting.
- Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff.
- Demonstrate on-going competency against training plans and participate positively in Continuous Professional Development.
Important Information for Applicants Requiring Visa Sponsorship:Recent changes to UK immigration rules may affect your eligibility for a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa. Sponsorship may not be possible if:
- The role does not meet the minimum salary threshold set by UKVI
- The role is not included on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)
- The role is below RQF Level 6 (graduate level)
These restrictions may also apply if you are currently on a Graduate Visa and are seeking to switch to a Skilled Worker Visa.
Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant L3 qualification /apprenticeship in Health care or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality employed (e.g. Medical/Surgery area or Operating Dept. Practice for posts in Theatre) Or Willingness to work towards and complete the Senior Healthcare Support Worker level 3 apprenticeship
- Evidence of general education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent Functional skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in an acute hospital
- Experience of taking clinical observations
- Customer Care experience
Desirable
- Experience in an acute setting, ie MADU, ED, ITU
- Previous experience of supporting new starters, including inducting them to the clinical environment, supporting with competency and care certificate completion
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of care and related procedures to area
- Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker
- Ability to cope with change
- Ability to undertake venepuncture and/or Cannulation (or willingness to complete competency once in post)
- Proven ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative
- Able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic /sensitive approach, and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients. Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures
- Demonstrate ability to manage priorities under pressure
- Understanding of the requirements of patient confidentiality
- Understanding of the requirements of patient confidentiality
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff
Desirable
- Associate mentor course to support learners
Special Requirements
Essential
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
- Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns, internal rotation to day and 8 NA6 - Matched January 2025 night duty and unsocial hours (where applicable) according to service needs employed within
Values % Behaviours
Essential
- We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant L3 qualification /apprenticeship in Health care or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality employed (e.g. Medical/Surgery area or Operating Dept. Practice for posts in Theatre) Or Willingness to work towards and complete the Senior Healthcare Support Worker level 3 apprenticeship
- Evidence of general education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent Functional skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in an acute hospital
- Experience of taking clinical observations
- Customer Care experience
Desirable
- Experience in an acute setting, ie MADU, ED, ITU
- Previous experience of supporting new starters, including inducting them to the clinical environment, supporting with competency and care certificate completion
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of care and related procedures to area
- Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker
- Ability to cope with change
- Ability to undertake venepuncture and/or Cannulation (or willingness to complete competency once in post)
- Proven ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative
- Able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic /sensitive approach, and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients. Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures
- Demonstrate ability to manage priorities under pressure
- Understanding of the requirements of patient confidentiality
- Understanding of the requirements of patient confidentiality
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff
Desirable
- Associate mentor course to support learners
Special Requirements
Essential
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
- Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns, internal rotation to day and 8 NA6 - Matched January 2025 night duty and unsocial hours (where applicable) according to service needs employed within
Values % 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
