Job summary
PLEASE NOTE: This role does not attract a certificate of sponsorship.
Ward 14 is looking for a Full time (37.5 hours per week) Band 2/3 HCA who is able to for work long days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
The successful candidate must have an interest in working with Elderly patients and be able to meet their activities of daily living and focus on rehabilitation and emotional support for both the patient and their family.
PLEASE NOTE - ensure your supporting statement is written inline with the care of the elderly, detailing how you meet the criteria stated in the person specification.
The successful candidate will work as a member of a multi disciplinary team. The team is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, non-judgemental individual, possessing good organisational and communication skills.
Main duties of the job
The post Holder will work under the direct supervision of Registered Nursing Staff as part of the multidisciplinary ward/departmental team undertaking duties in relation to direct fundamental patient care and a full range of support functions that may include clerical duties.
The post holder will deliver delegated, supervised work as assigned by a Registered Nurse as appropriate, ensuring that there is continual feedback to the Registered nurse about the patient's condition.
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of quality patient care to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of patients maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
The post holder will work as part of the team, supporting registered nurses and nursing associates to meet patients activities of daily living.
- Hygiene needs
- Mobility
- Nutrition
- Maintaining safe environment
- Communication
- Elimination
- Assessments, monitoring and recording of vital signs observations
- Any other identified task
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Personal Care Assistance
2.
Observation and Monitoring -
Monitor patients physical and mental health, noting any changes in behavior, mood, or physical condition.
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Report any concerns or abnormalities to the nursing staff or medical team promptly.
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Keep accurate records of care given, including food and fluid intake, vital signs, and any incidents.
3.
Supporting Dementia Patients Needs -
Use effective communication techniques tailored to dementia patients, such as simple language and non-verbal cues.
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Provide reassurance and emotional support to reduce anxiety and agitation.
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Help manage challenging behaviors in a calm and patient manner.
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Encourage engagement in activities to promote mental stimulation and maintain cognitive function.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Personal Care Assistance
2.
Observation and Monitoring -
Monitor patients physical and mental health, noting any changes in behavior, mood, or physical condition.
-
Report any concerns or abnormalities to the nursing staff or medical team promptly.
-
Keep accurate records of care given, including food and fluid intake, vital signs, and any incidents.
3.
Supporting Dementia Patients Needs -
Use effective communication techniques tailored to dementia patients, such as simple language and non-verbal cues.
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Provide reassurance and emotional support to reduce anxiety and agitation.
-
Help manage challenging behaviors in a calm and patient manner.
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Encourage engagement in activities to promote mental stimulation and maintain cognitive function.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Vocational qualification at level III qualification or equivalent relevant experience (gained by on the job learning) and short courses.
- NHS Care Certificate attainment
- Effective written and verbal communication, literacy, numeracy, and IT skills to a minimum of Level 1 Maths and English
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the general public.
- Experience of working in a health or social care environment.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- A requirement to be punctual and reliable
- Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills/literacy/ numeracy skills
- Good observation skills and recognition of the importance of reporting
- Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.
- Completion of in-house Trust mandatory training requirements
- Care certificate attainment
- Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices
- Willingness to continue to develop knowledge and practice through a combination of instruction, on the job learning, attending teaching sessions and study days, where appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Vocational qualification at level III qualification or equivalent relevant experience (gained by on the job learning) and short courses.
- NHS Care Certificate attainment
- Effective written and verbal communication, literacy, numeracy, and IT skills to a minimum of Level 1 Maths and English
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the general public.
- Experience of working in a health or social care environment.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- A requirement to be punctual and reliable
- Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills/literacy/ numeracy skills
- Good observation skills and recognition of the importance of reporting
- Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.
- Completion of in-house Trust mandatory training requirements
- Care certificate attainment
- Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices
- Willingness to continue to develop knowledge and practice through a combination of instruction, on the job learning, attending teaching sessions and study days, where appropriate.
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.
