Job summary
If you are an individual with a passion for providing high quality care then we would like to meet you. Exciting opportunities have arisen for Healthcare Assistants to join one of our wonderful teams
No experience? No problem. We'll teach you everything you need to know. To us, it's more important that you're a caring and kind person with a genuine desire to help and support patients and their families. It's your personal skills and values that will be most vital to the role.
Healthcare support worker roles represent a world of opportunities within the NHS. They're a great entry point into the NHS and can lead to a lifelong career. If you're looking to become a healthcare professional and want to gain training and experience, it's a great place to start.
Our wards are a friendly environment where you will be encouraged to, and supported in, developing the essential skills required to contribute to our aim of delivering outstanding care to our patients. You will need to be adaptable in your approach to work and have good communication skills.
*We are currently looking for full time members of staff with commitment to work a full rotating roster. Shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of the service*
Main duties of the job
You will be joining a motivated, multi professional team caring for people within an acute care setting on the ward and there will be opportunity for in-house training and to develop your skills and knowledge in our speciality. You will assist with the planned total patient care under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse/Midwife, ensuring the dignity and self-esteem of the patient is preserved at all times.
Most importantly, you will contribute and participate in the positive working team and the Trust as a whole.
Working days and or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of the service.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist with the planned total patient/client care under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse/Midwife.
Provides and maintains a high standard of total patient care at all times, ensuring the dignity and self-esteem of the patient/client is preserved.
Contributes and participates in the positive working team and the Trust as a whole.
Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the hospital environment thus, contributing the control of infection.
Reports to the nurse in charge, on observations made of the patient/client and any changes in the patient/client condition.
Chaperones patients/clients and accompanies them to other wards, departments, hospital, maintaining the patients privacy, dignity and safety at all times.
Maintains confidentiality at all times, only providing patient/client information under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse/Midwife.
Assists in maintaining a safe environment for patients/clients, visitors and other staff, as directed by the nurse/midwife in charge.
Undertakes other duties, as directed, such as cleaning, storing and checking of equipment and maintaining storage areas in an orderly manner.
Undertakes duties on different wards, across the Trust, within the 24 hour period, as required by service demands.
Courteously receives patients/clients, relatives and visitors onto the ward.
Itemises and checks patient/client property with another nursing/midwife colleague, and provides signatory evidence to confirm this has been undertaken.
Reports all incidents and accidents to the nurse/midwife in charge.
Is aware of the location of resuscitation and emergency equipment and undertakes basic life support procedures, when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist with the planned total patient/client care under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse/Midwife.
Provides and maintains a high standard of total patient care at all times, ensuring the dignity and self-esteem of the patient/client is preserved.
Contributes and participates in the positive working team and the Trust as a whole.
Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the hospital environment thus, contributing the control of infection.
Reports to the nurse in charge, on observations made of the patient/client and any changes in the patient/client condition.
Chaperones patients/clients and accompanies them to other wards, departments, hospital, maintaining the patients privacy, dignity and safety at all times.
Maintains confidentiality at all times, only providing patient/client information under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse/Midwife.
Assists in maintaining a safe environment for patients/clients, visitors and other staff, as directed by the nurse/midwife in charge.
Undertakes other duties, as directed, such as cleaning, storing and checking of equipment and maintaining storage areas in an orderly manner.
Undertakes duties on different wards, across the Trust, within the 24 hour period, as required by service demands.
Courteously receives patients/clients, relatives and visitors onto the ward.
Itemises and checks patient/client property with another nursing/midwife colleague, and provides signatory evidence to confirm this has been undertaken.
Reports all incidents and accidents to the nurse/midwife in charge.
Is aware of the location of resuscitation and emergency equipment and undertakes basic life support procedures, when required.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy (to be tested at interview)
- Care Certificate, or to work towards completion within the 12 weeks time frame from start date.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- To be able to prioritise
- To be able to plan/manage allocated work
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent
- Phlebotomy
- ECG
Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant experience in dealing with the public.
- Relevant life skills experience
Desirable
- Experience within similar role
- Customer Care experience
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy (to be tested at interview)
- Care Certificate, or to work towards completion within the 12 weeks time frame from start date.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- To be able to prioritise
- To be able to plan/manage allocated work
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent
- Phlebotomy
- ECG
Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant experience in dealing with the public.
- Relevant life skills experience
Desirable
- Experience within similar role
- Customer Care 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.
