Healthcare Assistant

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, flexible, motivated Health Care Assistants to working across South Tyneside and Sunderland as part of the Recovery at Home team and South Tyneside Rapid Response, to support in the delivery of home care to patients who have been discharged from hospital or have been assessed by Recovery at Home or South Tyneside Rapid Response, the role involves working alongside a variety of professionals to improve outcomes for patients.

This is a unique and rewarding role which will allow you to work with patients within their usual place of residence to enable them to remain there safely, the role will involve providing all aspects of personal care, including, pressure area care, supporting with nutrition/hydration, continence support and positional changes.

Experience of working in health or care setting is desirable and good communication skills are essential.

Car driver with access to own vehicle

Comply with the Trust vision, values and behaviour compact

Main duties of the job

To work independently delivering care to patients within their own home, following assessment by a clinician.

To support patient’s with hydration and nutritional support.

To support patients with continence needs and support with positional, manual handling needs

To communication effectively with patients carers, families and other professionals.

Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation both written and electronic.

Ability to work as part of a team and independently

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Date posted

25 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9155-CM-NM-0823-86

Job locations

Independent Living Centre

Grangetown

Sunderland

Tyne and Wear

SR2 9TQ

South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Trust

Clarendon

Windmill Way, Hebburn

Tyne and Wear

NE31 1AT

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

To provide high quality compassionate care and assistance to patients / relatives and their carers appropriate to their needs in their own home, as directed by a registered practitioner.

Responsible for carrying out tasks as delegated by the registered practitioner who has overall accountability for delegating care

To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

To provide high quality compassionate care and assistance to patients / relatives and their carers appropriate to their needs in their own home, as directed by a registered practitioner.

Responsible for carrying out tasks as delegated by the registered practitioner who has overall accountability for delegating care

To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Care Certificate or committed to completing Care Certificate qualification on commencement to post
Level 2/3 Health/Health and Social Care NVQ

Desirable

Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A TO G or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people
Experience of recording information in a clinical / IT system

Desirable

Experience of working in a hospital / care/home care setting as a paid carer.

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
Car driver with access to own vehicle.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Ability to prioritise tasks
Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient
Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing
Basic skills of empathy and reassurance
Basic keyboard skills
Ability to use basic email system and document clearly, using plain English
Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment
General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting
Willing to undertake further training related to role
Willing to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate

Desirable

Desire to work in a community setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Care Certificate or committed to completing Care Certificate qualification on commencement to post
Level 2/3 Health/Health and Social Care NVQ

Desirable

Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A TO G or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people
Experience of recording information in a clinical / IT system

Desirable

Experience of working in a hospital / care/home care setting as a paid carer.

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
Car driver with access to own vehicle.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Ability to prioritise tasks
Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient
Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing
Basic skills of empathy and reassurance
Basic keyboard skills
Ability to use basic email system and document clearly, using plain English
Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment
General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting
Willing to undertake further training related to role
Willing to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate

Desirable

Desire to work in a community setting

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.