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
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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