Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

Are you looking for a career where no two days are the same and you can make a real impact on other people's lives?

An opportunity has arisen to join our welcoming and supportive teams within the Anaesthetics and Surgical Services Division at Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Our amazing staff make a significant difference to our patients every single day, striving to provide the best possible patient centred care.We are looking for motivated individuals who share our trust values, to come and work in a busy, demanding but highly rewarding career. You should have the ability and determination to learn and develop new skills, and are committed to continuous improvement and development.

We are offering both static placements on one ward and rotations across the wards in Surgery and Orthopaedics to develop wider knowledge and experience opportunities.

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to thegov.ukwebsite Skilled Worker visa: Overview -GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)

NB: We do not offer remote interviews for HCA vacancies.

Main duties of the job

Previous experience is advantageous but not essential. The Trust is committed to your development and will create a dedicated personal development plan for you, to make sure you are fully supported. We have a dedicated education team who are committed to guide and nurture you through your career. They will be on hand to support and guide you in completing the Care Certificate, to ensure you have the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake your new role.You will be assigned an assessor on the ward which you are based, who will support you as you embark upon your exciting journey at Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Whilst working alongside one our amazing teams, you will have the chance to develop and showcase these skills.Some of our HCAs have gone on to become Nursing Associates or Registered Nurses so the sky is the limit for you here in Bolton!

Our hospitals are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our staff work on a shift basis to ensure our patients receive the very best care at all times.

In return, we can offer you:

o Unsociable hours pay enhancements

o 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS service)

o Eligibility for our NHS Car lease scheme

o Eligibility for our NHS Technology Scheme

o Access to on-site Gymnasium

o Various NHS Discounts

About us

Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our staff are our most valuable resource and we are proud of the excellent levels of service our team provide. Our staff are motivated, passionate, enthusiastic and pride themselves on the care we give to our patients. We actively encourage our staff to think differently, be bold and innotive to improve our ways of working.

We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice

The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff has joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.

We can't wait for you to join our team!

Date posted

25 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

241-190AS-25

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will carry out a broad range of clinical duties, under the guidance of our registrants, including:

- Establishing a professional rapport with your patients, their relatives and your colleagues.

- To have a good understanding of the complex needs of your patients.

- Communicate effectively with your patients, their relatives and your colleagues.

- Ensure privacy and dignity are maintained at all times.

- Delivering personal care including assisting patients with their elimination needs.

- Have full understanding of a patients mobility abilities and provide assistance when required.

- Providing support to patients who require enhanced care.

- To assist patients, where necessary by the use of appropriate aids/appliance, to achieve physical comfort. This will involve the safe moving and handling of patients to varying degrees dependant on their condition and care needs.

- Serve meals and drinks to patients, and assist patients with their nutritional needs.

- Bed making, correct disposal of linen and waste.

- Provide information to enable the effectiveness of the care to be evaluated and accurate records maintained.

- Contribute to patient safety.

- Work collaboratively with your colleagues, to deliver high standards of patient care.

- Work within the limitations of your own competence and scope of practice, seeking assistance when required.

- Actively provide support and reassurance to patients and their relatives.

- Act as an advocate for your patients.

- Report and escalate any concern regarding patient care.

- Ensure safekeeping of patient's property and valuables within Trust guidelines

You may be required to work across a number of wards and departments across the Division on a rotational basis so this is a great opportunity to develop your skills and experience in a number of different clinical areas.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will carry out a broad range of clinical duties, under the guidance of our registrants, including:

- Establishing a professional rapport with your patients, their relatives and your colleagues.

- To have a good understanding of the complex needs of your patients.

- Communicate effectively with your patients, their relatives and your colleagues.

- Ensure privacy and dignity are maintained at all times.

- Delivering personal care including assisting patients with their elimination needs.

- Have full understanding of a patients mobility abilities and provide assistance when required.

- Providing support to patients who require enhanced care.

- Serve meals and drinks to patients, and assist patients with their nutritional needs.

- Bed making, correct disposal of linen and waste.

- Provide information to enable the effectiveness of the care to be evaluated and accurate records maintained.

- Contribute to patient safety.

- Work collaboratively with your colleagues, to deliver high standards of patient care.

- Work within the limitations of your own competence and scope of practice, seeking assistance when required.

- Actively provide support and reassurance to patients and their relatives.

- Act as an advocate for your patients.

- Report and escalate any concern regarding patient care.

- Ensure safekeeping of patient's property and valuables within Trust guidelines

Person Specification

Attainments

Desirable

Care Certificate
NVQ or Apprenticeship qualification at Level 2 or above in Care or equivalent.
If attained a level 2 must be willing to work towards a level 3 Apprenticeship once started in the Trust

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a team/team environment.

Desirable

Experience of working in NHS.
Experience of working in health care setting with a range of client groups.

Skills

Essential

Compassionate and respectful.
A caring and non-judgmental approach.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer literacy.

Knowledge

Essential

Basic understanding of local healthcare services.
Understanding of current issues within the NHS.

Person Specification

Attainments

Desirable

Care Certificate
NVQ or Apprenticeship qualification at Level 2 or above in Care or equivalent.
If attained a level 2 must be willing to work towards a level 3 Apprenticeship once started in the Trust

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a team/team environment.

Desirable

Experience of working in NHS.
Experience of working in health care setting with a range of client groups.

Skills

Essential

Compassionate and respectful.
A caring and non-judgmental approach.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer literacy.

Knowledge

Essential

Basic understanding of local healthcare services.
Understanding of current issues within the NHS.

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.