3908 - Health Care Assistant

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Interview Date: TBC

We are looking to recruit a Health Care Assistant to work with the Acute Medical Unit at Barnsley Hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and flexible person with excellent organisational skills to join our team. The main focus of this role it to provide high quality care and compassion whilst maintaining patient safety to al of our patients.

The postholder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering a range of designated tasks/duties of a clinical and non- clinical nature including personal compassionate care to patients, working within agreed policy and procedures.

The post holder will undertake assessment and recording of basic patient clinical observations/test results as part of the overall assessment of a patient.

The post holder will work under the supervision of the NMC Registrant at all times, who holds delegated accountability for the work designated.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role include:

Working under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse/Midwife, knowing what is expected of you, not working outside of your role, following reasonable requests and instructions within your work which may include chaperone of patients, transfer of goods and equipment between departments. Following locally agreed competency based tasks supported by training and education to gain theoretical underpinning knowledge to undertake:

Basic clinical observations i.e. heart rate

Blood glucose recordings

Urinalysis testing

Lying and standing blood pressure monitoring

Fluid balance recording

25-point skin check

Bladder scanning

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring

The above generic list of competency-based clinical tasks will be tailored to what you specifically need to carry out the health care assistant role on your particular ward/department and this will be recorded within your individual competencies file. This is to ensure you have been trained, assessed and signed competent to meet the standards required to undertake the clinical tasks needed that are relevant to your area. There will also need to be sufficient opportunity for you to undertake the tasks on your particular ward/department for you to be able to maintain your competence.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Date posted

18 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-3908E-07-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Healthcare Assistant

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Healthcare Assistant

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance.
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety.
Knowledge of clinical patient observations.
Willingness to undertake competencies supported by clinical skills training and education to gain theoretical underpinning knowledge in a range of clinical interventions and use of test equipment e.g. blood glucose monitors, venepuncture, cannulation etc.

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues.

Qualifications

Essential

Care Certificate.
Completion of a clinical skills competency- based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3, or willingness to undertake.
GCSE Maths & English or qualified to equivalent Functional skills level 2 in Maths & English, or willingness to undertake.

Experience

Essential

At least 6 months of care experience working in a health or social care setting.

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Effective communicator
Team player
Approachable
Resilient
Ability to use own initiative within agreed boundaries
IT Literate
Ability to undertake a range of basic patient clinical observations
Flexible approach to work
Genuine desire to care for people

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance.
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety.
Knowledge of clinical patient observations.
Willingness to undertake competencies supported by clinical skills training and education to gain theoretical underpinning knowledge in a range of clinical interventions and use of test equipment e.g. blood glucose monitors, venepuncture, cannulation etc.

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues.

Qualifications

Essential

Care Certificate.
Completion of a clinical skills competency- based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3, or willingness to undertake.
GCSE Maths & English or qualified to equivalent Functional skills level 2 in Maths & English, or willingness to undertake.

Experience

Essential

At least 6 months of care experience working in a health or social care setting.

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Effective communicator
Team player
Approachable
Resilient
Ability to use own initiative within agreed boundaries
IT Literate
Ability to undertake a range of basic patient clinical observations
Flexible approach to work
Genuine desire to care for people

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.