HCA Open Day

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust are excited to announce that we will be holding a Healthcare Assistant Recruitment Day on Saturday 17th June 2023, on site at Derriford Centre for Health and Wellbeing.

We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic, motivated Health Care Assistants to join various wards.

Successful candidates should have a Vocational Qualification in Health & Social Care L2, an equivalent level of demonstrable experience or a desire to work in health care.

No previous experience of care work? No problem...For those without a level 2 qualification in health care a period of training will need to be undertaken as either an apprentice or by completing the Support Worker Development Programme.

In return we will offer you:

  • A friendly supportive working environment
  • Regular team meetings
  • Excellent learning and development opportunities
  • A chance to enhance your knowledge of your chosen area of work

Whether you are an experienced Health Care Assistant, a student nurse or looking for a change in career, we want to hear from you!

Available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity. (With current line manager's agreement).

Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship.

We are happy to support part time or full time work but candidates must be available to work on a rota that includes days, nights and all days of the week.

Previous applicants need not re-apply.

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose

A Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) is a core member of the team delivering personal care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate care.

You will carry out a range of non-clinical healthcare tasks, under the direct supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner. Your role is to provide compassionate care, to agreed quality standards and in accordance with Trust values.

There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your individual needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills and skills set specific to your area of work. You will also be supported to obtain your care certificate if you do not have this qualification.

About us

We as a teamwork alongside each other to provide a high standard of care and give the best experience to our patients.

All staff upholds to the core values of Nursing Profession. The values were care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Date posted

31 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per Annum, pro rata if part time.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

216-4716215-SS-A

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Nursing Care (under direct supervision)

  1. Develop the skills to obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust
  2. Under supervision follow individual patient care plans and report any changes immediately to the Registered Nurse/Assistant
  3. Participate in basic patient assessment whilst providing personal care and feeding back to the registered nurse to ensure high standards of care, in particular relating to skin integrity and the alertness of the patient
  4. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional
  5. Ensure care is given in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and
  6. Ensure that the patients bed space is clean, tidy, and accessible and that the person has what they need within easy
  7. Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with
  8. Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies
  9. Develop the skills to maintain effective record keeping and communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication
  10. Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty
  11. Work effectively as part of a team

Job description

Job responsibilities

Nursing Care (under direct supervision)

  1. Develop the skills to obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust
  2. Under supervision follow individual patient care plans and report any changes immediately to the Registered Nurse/Assistant
  3. Participate in basic patient assessment whilst providing personal care and feeding back to the registered nurse to ensure high standards of care, in particular relating to skin integrity and the alertness of the patient
  4. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional
  5. Ensure care is given in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and
  6. Ensure that the patients bed space is clean, tidy, and accessible and that the person has what they need within easy
  7. Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with
  8. Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies
  9. Develop the skills to maintain effective record keeping and communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication
  10. Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty
  11. Work effectively as part of a team

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of working in a team

Desirable

  • Demonstrable experience
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of working in a team

Desirable

  • Demonstrable experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing, Outreach and Events Lead

Scarlett Sterne

s.sterne@nhs.net

Date posted

31 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per Annum, pro rata if part time.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

216-4716215-SS-A

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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