Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Healthcare Assistant. You will be part of a well established Urology service which offers a friendly work environment and excellent opportunities for professional development.
You will 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.
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
The successful candidate will work closely with the Urology consultants, Clinic Nurse Specialists and other Health Care Professionals. You will need good interpersonal skills, enjoy working with the public, have patience and a sympathetic manner, with a flexible approach to work on his/her initiative and as part of a team.
As a Health Care Assistant, you will work under direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse/Nursing Associate. You will be primarily assisting the nursing team with care of the patients and will facilitate the smooth running of the department.
As a member of the ward/department team you will always support clinically your registrant colleagues and act in the best interest of patients. With this role we expect that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and values others' beliefs whilst delivering clinical care. This is a clinical front facing role where excellent customer care skills are expected to be delivered to patients, relatives, carers, and colleagues.
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
For full details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Some of the main tasks include:
- To help in the delivery of basic patient care under direct supervision of a trained nurse.
- To develop specific skills as requested by your Charge Nurse and carry them out as per agreed policies and standards.
- To restock equipment, disposables/consumables in preparation for patients.
- To be aware of Moving and Handling procedures
- To report all accidents and serious incidents to the Charge Nurse.
- Be aware of Emergency procedures such as fire, major incident, bomb alert, cardiopulmonary arrest and security.
- To comply with the Unit and Trust policies.
- To respect and maintain the rights, dignity and confidentiality of patients.
- To take reasonable steps to ensure the safekeeping of patients property in accordance with Hospital policy.
- Develop effective channels of communication with all disciplines, patients and relatives
- Provide support to relatives and families of patients with empathy.
- To maintain own development as guided by Charge Nurse and the appraisal process.
- To assist with ordering of supplies and appropriately storing supplies on the unit including Pharmacy orders.
- Assume some of the housekeeper role, particularly those related to direct patient care, e.g. ordering of patients meals, damp dusting in patient areas etc.
- Undertake care and cleaning of any equipment as necessary and as directed by the Charge Nurse.
- Undertake some administration duties as required by the nurse in charge
Elements of the Job Description and the Person Specification may be screened at interview. We reserve the right to terminate the interview if it is felt these are not met.
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
For full details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Some of the main tasks include:
- To help in the delivery of basic patient care under direct supervision of a trained nurse.
- To develop specific skills as requested by your Charge Nurse and carry them out as per agreed policies and standards.
- To restock equipment, disposables/consumables in preparation for patients.
- To be aware of Moving and Handling procedures
- To report all accidents and serious incidents to the Charge Nurse.
- Be aware of Emergency procedures such as fire, major incident, bomb alert, cardiopulmonary arrest and security.
- To comply with the Unit and Trust policies.
- To respect and maintain the rights, dignity and confidentiality of patients.
- To take reasonable steps to ensure the safekeeping of patients property in accordance with Hospital policy.
- Develop effective channels of communication with all disciplines, patients and relatives
- Provide support to relatives and families of patients with empathy.
- To maintain own development as guided by Charge Nurse and the appraisal process.
- To assist with ordering of supplies and appropriately storing supplies on the unit including Pharmacy orders.
- Assume some of the housekeeper role, particularly those related to direct patient care, e.g. ordering of patients meals, damp dusting in patient areas etc.
- Undertake care and cleaning of any equipment as necessary and as directed by the Charge Nurse.
- Undertake some administration duties as required by the nurse in charge
Elements of the Job Description and the Person Specification may be screened at interview. We reserve the right to terminate the interview if it is felt these are not met.
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
Desirable
- Level 2 Health and Social Care
Previous Healthcare experience
Essential
- evious experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within speciality area
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication. Able to communicate respectfully verbally and in writing.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Level 2 Health and Social Care
Previous Healthcare experience
Essential
- evious experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within speciality area
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication. Able to communicate respectfully verbally and in writing.
Desirable
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).
