Job summary
Whipps Cross Hospital is looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 who will work Outpatients at Whipps Cross Hospital. This post is open to individuals who are both experienced Healthcare Support Workers or those new to care. Individuals that are new to care will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within six months upon successful completion of all required competencies.
We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a hospital setting. The role involves undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks, such as:
- Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs)
- Assisting with personal care and mobility
- Supporting patients' nutritional and hydration needs
- Undertaking limited range of delegated duties (e.g. taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening)
- Simple wound dressings
- Strong teamworking and communication skills are essential to ensure the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our patients.
****Due to government threshold guidelines the trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role****
As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an integral part of the nursing team actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under direct supervision of the registered nurse. The post holder will continue to develop essential competencies though training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority.
This post attracts individuals who are new to care. You will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within 6 months upon successful completion of all required competencies; until then, you will be placed at a Band 2 salary.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed job description and person specification. The job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge that is required.
This post attracts individuals who are new to care. You will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within 6 months upon successful completion of all required competencies; until then, you will be placed at a Band 2 salary
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed job description and person specification. The job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge that is required.
This post attracts individuals who are new to care. You will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within 6 months upon successful completion of all required competencies; until then, you will be placed at a Band 2 salary
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer facing environment
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Patient focused
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Capable of dealing with sensitive and distressing situations
- Able to use initiative
- Caring and Compassionate
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of some of the special needs of people during illness
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent or willing to work towards Diploma
- Level 2 or equivalent
- Basic Numeracy and Literacy
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively, and demonstrate excellent communication skills: verbal, listening & written
- Legible handwriting
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of confidentiality
Specific requirement
Essential
- To be able to work a 24 hour rotation. This will include, week-ends and public holidays
- To be involved with an on-call system where required. (Trust policy for flexible working)
- To be able to engage with manual handling using manual handling aids e.g. hoists following training.
- To be physically fit
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer facing environment
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Patient focused
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Capable of dealing with sensitive and distressing situations
- Able to use initiative
- Caring and Compassionate
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of some of the special needs of people during illness
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent or willing to work towards Diploma
- Level 2 or equivalent
- Basic Numeracy and Literacy
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively, and demonstrate excellent communication skills: verbal, listening & written
- Legible handwriting
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of confidentiality
Specific requirement
Essential
- To be able to work a 24 hour rotation. This will include, week-ends and public holidays
- To be involved with an on-call system where required. (Trust policy for flexible working)
- To be able to engage with manual handling using manual handling aids e.g. hoists following training.
- To be physically fit
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
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).
