Healthcare Assistant

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 27 December 2024

Job summary

Assist the registered nurse in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursingcare.Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients andtheir relatives/carers.To practice competently, you must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities requiredfor lawful, safe and effective practice without direct supervision. You mustacknowledge the limits of your professional competence and only undertake practiceand accept responsibilities for those activities in which you are competent; thisincludes the use of medical equipment.

Main duties of the job

ClinicalWith appropriate training undertake clinical skills

Health and SafetyTo promote, monitor and maintain health and safety of self and others within theworkplace as per Trust Health & Safety Policy.To promote security of self, others and property within the work place as per Trustpolicy.To use in a proper and safe manner the equipment/facilities provided and report any concernsTo refrain from the wilful misuse of or interference with anything providedwhich might endanger you or others.To report all equipment hazards and defects and take out of use.To report all accidents and near misses and ensure that datix are completed

To maintain and promote Trust policy of safe disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous waste

Managerial / LeadershipContribute to effective team working.To maintain and promote confidentiality of information as per Trust policy.Education and DevelopmentDevelop own skills and knowledge.To attend and participate in mandatory study day.To have an annual appraisal as per Trust policy.

Patient CareSupport people's equality, diversity and rights.Promote best practice.Convey a positive image of self and the Trust at all times.Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self andothers.Participate in clinical audits as required.

Minimise risk to patients, staff and others by adhering to Trust Risk

About us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Date posted

17 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year shift patterns across days and nights

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

160-6833302

Job locations

Lipton ward

The Walton Centre

Fazakley

L97LJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 qualification in healthcare
Willingness to undertake further study

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience in a similar care environment
Experience of working as part of a team.
To have awareness of their role in the hospital setting

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
Able to present information and refer questions to others where appropriate
Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
An understanding of prioritising nurse care
Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Other

Essential

Able to undertake a wide range of duties
Demonstrate an understanding of how to behave in a clinical environment
Participation in flexible work patterns to suit the needs of the service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 qualification in healthcare
Willingness to undertake further study

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience in a similar care environment
Experience of working as part of a team.
To have awareness of their role in the hospital setting

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
Able to present information and refer questions to others where appropriate
Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
An understanding of prioritising nurse care
Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Other

Essential

Able to undertake a wide range of duties
Demonstrate an understanding of how to behave in a clinical environment
Participation in flexible work patterns to suit the needs of the service

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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