Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Specialty Medicine Care Unit for a part time Health Care Assistant within the Rheumatology Department. The post holder will assist senior staff with the provision of individualised nursing care for both speciality and general medicine patients. You will support the team in the achievement of medical outpatient objectives and provide support to senior staff in providing patients with a better quality of outpatient life.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist the qualified nursing staff with the provision of individualised care and provide support to relatives and carers. There will be some administrative duties such as ensuring patients have the correct clinic appointments.
Duties may include preparation of the clinic to receive patients, co-ordination of patient flow through the clinics, acting as a chaperone, assisting the medical and specialist nursing team in their clinics and working alongside the nurses on the day case unit which is open on a Thursday.
About us
Our vision: Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.
Our mission: To bring our people communities and partners together - providing patient care we can all be proud of., We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:
- COMPASSION
- AMBITION
- RESPECT
- ENCOURAGEMENT
Leading the Chesterfield WayThe Healthcare Assistant is a vital role within our organisation. Leading the Chesterfield Way supports the Trust's priorities and ambitions - and sets out the behaviours and characteristics that leaders are expected to adopt and that all staff can role model, to make the Trust an even better place to work; and to support the delivery of exceptional patient care. It provides a framework for leadership and supports individual progression through appraisal, career progression and personal development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oEducation to GCSE standard (or equivalent), to include Maths & English oQCF level 2 Clinical Healthcare Support or willing to work towards and complete within 12 months Care Certificate (or willing to work towards)
Desirable
- oHealth Related Training, First Aid, Moving & Handling, Food Handling. NVQ care qualification
Experience
Essential
- oUnderstands the need for confidentiality Understands & committed to a caring approach to patients, relatives/carers
Desirable
- oExperience in an NHS/health care setting. Experience working in an outpatient setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate a caring approach to patients & relatives & works so that patients' dignity & respect is always maintained. oAble to communicate routine information including observations effectively verbally & written to staff, patients/relatives. oAble to prioritise own workload. oAble to work under own initiative within boundaries of role. Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
Desirable
- oBasic understanding of nursing practice & code of conduct oThe 6C'S oVenepuncture and cannulation skills - or willing to work towards.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oFlexible in working across medical outpatient areas to support the service and there is an expectation for successful applicant to stay if clinics run over time oAble to move (manual handling) patients & equipment e.g., patient hoists, commodes, wheelchairs etc. oAble to deal with exposure to bereavement & 'difficult' patients & relatives oProfessional appearance/approach to work oGood Team Member oCaring manner Adaptable to meet service needs
Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oEducation to GCSE standard (or equivalent), to include Maths & English oQCF level 2 Clinical Healthcare Support or willing to work towards and complete within 12 months Care Certificate (or willing to work towards)
Desirable
- oHealth Related Training, First Aid, Moving & Handling, Food Handling. NVQ care qualification
Experience
Essential
- oUnderstands the need for confidentiality Understands & committed to a caring approach to patients, relatives/carers
Desirable
- oExperience in an NHS/health care setting. Experience working in an outpatient setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate a caring approach to patients & relatives & works so that patients' dignity & respect is always maintained. oAble to communicate routine information including observations effectively verbally & written to staff, patients/relatives. oAble to prioritise own workload. oAble to work under own initiative within boundaries of role. Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
Desirable
- oBasic understanding of nursing practice & code of conduct oThe 6C'S oVenepuncture and cannulation skills - or willing to work towards.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oFlexible in working across medical outpatient areas to support the service and there is an expectation for successful applicant to stay if clinics run over time oAble to move (manual handling) patients & equipment e.g., patient hoists, commodes, wheelchairs etc. oAble to deal with exposure to bereavement & 'difficult' patients & relatives oProfessional appearance/approach to work oGood Team Member oCaring manner Adaptable to meet service needs
Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
