Job summary
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust are excited to announce that we will be holding a Healthcare Assistant Interview Day on Saturday 26th October.
We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic, motivated Health Care Assistants to join various wards.
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
We are primarily recruiting Band 2 Healthcare Assistants, but if you have the relevant experience and accreditations, a Band 3 vacancy could be available. This can be discussed at interview stage.
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.
If you have a particular interest in terms of medical or surgical speciality, please let us know in your personal statement. We cannot guarantee that we can guarantee your request, but if you are successful, we will do our best to accommodate this.
If you are shortlisted and invited for an interview, you will receive a detailed confirmation of the schedule a few days in advance.
Main duties of the job
The Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) is part of the multidisciplinary team delivering personal care to patients and supporting Registered Practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate care. Support and supervision is provided by Registered Practitioners.
You will carry out a range of non-clinical healthcare tasks, under the direct supervision of the Registered Practitioner. To achieve this the HCSW will competently perform the necessary aspects of care for patients, to agreed quality standards and in accordance with Trust values.
There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills for a Band 2 HCSW in your area of work. You will also be supported to obtain a Care Certificate if not already achieved.
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.***
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Develop the skills to obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
- Under supervision follow individual patient care plans and report any changes immediately to the Registered Practitioner.
- Demonstrate care and compassion to patients, carers, and relatives to help ensure high-quality person-centred patient care is delivered at all times.
- Undertake basic patient assessment whilst providing personal care and feeding back to the Registered Practitioner to ensure high standards of care, in particular relating to skin integrity and the alertness of the patient.
- Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
- Ensure care is given in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure that the patients bed space is clean, tidy, and accessible and that the person has what they need within easy reach.
- Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.
- Undertake personal care duties.
- Supporting with toileting, bathing, dressing, and feeding. Recording oral fluid balance and nutrition.
- Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.
- 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 communicationskills, where there may be barriers to understanding.
- Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty.
- Work effectively as part of a team.
- The HCSW is responsible for inputting information into the electronic patient record where applicable and also into patients written records. Comply with all relevant legislation and local policies regarding confidentiality and access to medical records.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Develop the skills to obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
- Under supervision follow individual patient care plans and report any changes immediately to the Registered Practitioner.
- Demonstrate care and compassion to patients, carers, and relatives to help ensure high-quality person-centred patient care is delivered at all times.
- Undertake basic patient assessment whilst providing personal care and feeding back to the Registered Practitioner to ensure high standards of care, in particular relating to skin integrity and the alertness of the patient.
- Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
- Ensure care is given in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure that the patients bed space is clean, tidy, and accessible and that the person has what they need within easy reach.
- Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.
- Undertake personal care duties.
- Supporting with toileting, bathing, dressing, and feeding. Recording oral fluid balance and nutrition.
- Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.
- 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 communicationskills, where there may be barriers to understanding.
- Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty.
- Work effectively as part of a team.
- The HCSW is responsible for inputting information into the electronic patient record where applicable and also into patients written records. Comply with all relevant legislation and local policies regarding confidentiality and access to medical records.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients and relatives
- Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment
Desirable
- Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients and relatives
- Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment
Desirable
- Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
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.
