South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

We are currently in the position to recruit a full time Health Care Assistant at ICAR (IntermediateCare and Rehabilitation unit) based in Houghton Primary Care Centre.

ICAR provides person centred care and to optimise independence, recovery and patient wellbeing within a bed based intermediate care setting.

The unit has 24 single patient rooms and is staffed by a multi professional team of nurses and AHPs, supported by a GP and a Care Frailty Consultant.

You will be a valued part of a team providing care over the 24 hour period supporting patients rehabilitation and recovery needs and in the delivery of essential patient care

Main duties of the job

You will participate as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team in the delivery of holistic care.

You will need:

Experience in a hospital or care environment

Experience of recording information in a clinical / IT system ideally Meditech

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Flexible

Able to move and handle patients safely

Care Certificate or committed to complete on commencement to post

Ability to travel to work at Houghton le Spring

Please note: You will be working within a service that provides in-patient care so will be working to a rota which covers 24 hours seven days per week including bank holidays and includes rotation onto night duty.

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. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

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

29 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,838 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CMNM-0524-77

Job locations

Houghton Primary Care Centre, ICAR

Brinkburn Crescent,

Houghton Le Spring

Durham,

DH4 5GU

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Personal and oral hygiene

Mobility and positional change

Pressure area care and the safe use of pressure relieving devices

Correct recording and charting of observations, i.e. temperature, blood pressure, pulse, BMs, ECG, urinalysis etc. as required under the guidance of a trained nurse

Observe and assist the patient to eat and drink (particularly at mealtimes) and document what they have taken, thus maintain the hydration and nutritional needs of the patient as directed by the registered professional

Maintaining the patient and carers privacy and dignity

Bladder and bowel care and the promotion of continence

The delivery of individualised, person centred care, including self care

Ensuring the safety of all patients, particularly those who are vulnerable. Escort and transfer patients to different areas or department of the hospital or externally to other healthcare facilities, acting in a professional manner whilst doing this and having regard to the patients needs and feelings

To assist trained staff with any nursing intervention and treatments as required.

When dealing with patients and carers protect their dignity, choices, self-esteem and wellbeing at all times

To ensure the highest level of patient care is achieved at all times in the most cost effective manner

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Personal and oral hygiene

Mobility and positional change

Pressure area care and the safe use of pressure relieving devices

Correct recording and charting of observations, i.e. temperature, blood pressure, pulse, BMs, ECG, urinalysis etc. as required under the guidance of a trained nurse

Maintaining the patient and carers privacy and dignity

Bladder and bowel care and the promotion of continence

The delivery of individualised, person centred care, including self care

To assist trained staff with any nursing intervention and treatments as required.

When dealing with patients and carers protect their dignity, choices, self-esteem and wellbeing at all times

To ensure the highest level of patient care is achieved at all times in the most cost effective manner

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A 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 setting as a paid carer.

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy

Skills and Knowledge

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 clinic environment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A 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 setting as a paid carer.

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy

Skills and Knowledge

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 clinic environment

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.