Job summary
Healthcare Assistant - AMUPermanent vacancy - Various hoursBand 2
We have an exciting opportunity to come and join our Urgent Care Team! If you are a healthcare assistant looking to work in a fast-paced, energetic, caring and supportive environment then this is the post for you.
The post holder will be responsible for assisting the qualified nursing and medical staff in carrying out assigned tasks, involving direct nursing care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse/medical staff.
Main duties of the job
- Assist qualified nursing staff, as directed by the Nurse in charge and ascertain treatments to be carried out.
- Report on general condition / appearance of patients to the Senior Nurse on duty. Maintain personal contact with patients through conversation and during treatments.
- Maintain high standards of quality patient care and staff morale by personal example, good conduct and appearance. Participating in quality initiatives at Ward and departmental level. Attend Ward/departmental meetings and study lectures/training as required.
- Maintain good standards of Department housekeeping under the direction of the Ward Sister.
- To make Senior Sister aware of any problems/worries relating to sphere/area of work.
N/B Before performing these tasks, proven training must be received and documented in the training pack.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Document any observations made or care delivered in the patients notes in a legible, accurate and appropriate manner, with due consideration for confidentiality issues and legal implications. This does NOT need to be countersigned by the trained nurse, but should be brought to the attention of the nurse in charge.
- Assist with and actively participate in bathing and personal hygiene of patients, including mouth care, hair and nail care, whilst at all times considering the dignity of patients.
- The post holder will have good communication skills
- The post holder will have skills to communicate complex information to Nurse in Charge.
- The post holder will contact patients, relatives, carers on the instruction of the nurse in charge if required to do so.
- The post holder will demonstrate an awareness of district policy in relation to barrier nursing and cross infection.
- Following appropriate training and assessment of competence, and should the needs of the clinical area require this, carry out specific skills at the request of qualified nurses / doctors.
- Participate in basic pressure area care, demonstrating and awareness of basic measures / safe use of aids etc.
- Assist with the care if relatives / carers, whilst at all times ensuring that confidentiality is maintained.
- Assist in the performance of last offices.
- Care of patients clothing / valuables in accordance with policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Document any observations made or care delivered in the patients notes in a legible, accurate and appropriate manner, with due consideration for confidentiality issues and legal implications. This does NOT need to be countersigned by the trained nurse, but should be brought to the attention of the nurse in charge.
- Assist with and actively participate in bathing and personal hygiene of patients, including mouth care, hair and nail care, whilst at all times considering the dignity of patients.
- The post holder will have good communication skills
- The post holder will have skills to communicate complex information to Nurse in Charge.
- The post holder will contact patients, relatives, carers on the instruction of the nurse in charge if required to do so.
- The post holder will demonstrate an awareness of district policy in relation to barrier nursing and cross infection.
- Following appropriate training and assessment of competence, and should the needs of the clinical area require this, carry out specific skills at the request of qualified nurses / doctors.
- Participate in basic pressure area care, demonstrating and awareness of basic measures / safe use of aids etc.
- Assist with the care if relatives / carers, whilst at all times ensuring that confidentiality is maintained.
- Assist in the performance of last offices.
- Care of patients clothing / valuables in accordance with policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education/ Literacy & Numeracy or willing to work towards obtaining
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health Care or equivalent qualification
- Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for patients
Desirable
- Experience working in a healthcare setting.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to organise own workload
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
- Caring and supportive attitude
- Ability and enthusiastic to learn / undertake training
- Flexible and reliable
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education/ Literacy & Numeracy or willing to work towards obtaining
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health Care or equivalent qualification
- Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for patients
Desirable
- Experience working in a healthcare setting.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to organise own workload
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
- Caring and supportive attitude
- Ability and enthusiastic to learn / undertake training
- Flexible and reliable
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the role
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
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).
