Job summary
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust (NGHT) has exciting opportunities forSenior Healthcare Assistants (Band 3) to join Walter tull assessment area.
NGHT are proud to be a Pathway to Excellence organisation, celebrating and promoting excellence in nursing care. We want experience Healthcare Assistant who are passionate about providing outstanding patient care to be part of our team.
About you...
You will be an experienced Healthcare Assistant with demonstrable experience of working in an acute hospital setting , desirably within the National Health Service (NHS)
You will have completed the National Care Certificate, having completed taught sessions, online learning, clinical supervision and sign-off in accordance with Care Certificate (skillsforcare.org.uk).
You will be passionate about providing person centric care and outstanding services
Your will advocate for Patients, their Families and your Colleagues
You will promote and embrace the organisational values alongside your own professional values.
This post is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route (formerly Tier 2) or Health and Care Worker visa. Therefore, only candidates who can demonstrate their right to work in the UK without sponsorship will be considered.
Main duties of the job
Work with Registered Nurses/Nurse Associates to assess and deliver care according to need
Provide personal care for patients including but not limited to washing/dressing, nutrition, hydration, continence and mobility.
Undertake clinical vital signs within your scope, calculate NEWS2 and escalate concerns, promptly recognising deterioration.
Uphold and maintain good infection prevention and control practices.
Be alert to safeguarding issues and escalate concerns.
Maintain accurate documentation for care provided.
Undertake care tasks as delegated by Registered Nurses/Nurse Associates, within scope of practice.
Promote independence and patient choice.
Practice in accordance with the Healthcare Assistant Code of Practice, promoting professionalism and trust.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Welcome and orientate patients, carers, relatives and other visitors to the ward/department always demonstrating care and compassion.
Report any observed changes or concerns in the patients physical or psychological needs to the registered practitioner.
Provide support to the registered practitioner, and where appropriate, other members of the ward/department clinical team as required. Initiate and participate with emergencies i.e., cardiac arrest, patient falls and patients with a rapidly deteriorating condition.
Undertake transfer/escort of patients from one area to another within their scope of practice and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner.
If required, log patients personal property/valuables on admission. Perform area specific clinical duties to enhance the delivery of patient care, which may include:
Maintaining personal hygiene, grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference, always ensuring privacy and dignity.
Assisting patients in gaining access to appropriate toilet facilities and measuring and recording body waste accurately.
Assisting or undertaking mouth care including brushing of teeth/care of dentures
Assisting patients with their mobility needs, help to move and position appropriately to maximise comfort, using equipment when trained to use and as directed by a registered practitioner.
Assisting in the care of patients with pressure ulcers and prevention of hospital acquired pressure ulcers recording the findings and escalating concerns to a registered practitioner.
Supporting the registered practitioner in the completion of care plans and undertaking risk assessments (e.g. falls) as required.
Assisting in providing optimal conditions for a patients rest and sleep.
Chaperoning the patient as requested in accordance with policy ensuring appropriate support to the patient.
Performing and recording electronically a patients vital signs as directed, reporting findings to the registered practitioner on duty i.e. Temperature, Blood Pressure, Respiration, Oxygen Saturation, and Pulse.
Collect and record samples including urine and stools, reporting results to registered practitioner on duty.
Perform swabbing, if appropriately trained to do so, as directed by a registered practitioner.
Undertake extended skills, as directed, if appropriate education and training has been received and competency demonstrated.
Assist in the Last Offices for deceased patients, ensuring that all religious and cultural wishes are adhered with.
Please refer to accompanying (attached) job description and person specification.
Please ensure you detail how you meet the essential criteria within your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Welcome and orientate patients, carers, relatives and other visitors to the ward/department always demonstrating care and compassion.
Report any observed changes or concerns in the patients physical or psychological needs to the registered practitioner.
Provide support to the registered practitioner, and where appropriate, other members of the ward/department clinical team as required. Initiate and participate with emergencies i.e., cardiac arrest, patient falls and patients with a rapidly deteriorating condition.
Undertake transfer/escort of patients from one area to another within their scope of practice and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner.
If required, log patients personal property/valuables on admission. Perform area specific clinical duties to enhance the delivery of patient care, which may include:
Maintaining personal hygiene, grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference, always ensuring privacy and dignity.
Assisting patients in gaining access to appropriate toilet facilities and measuring and recording body waste accurately.
Assisting or undertaking mouth care including brushing of teeth/care of dentures
Assisting patients with their mobility needs, help to move and position appropriately to maximise comfort, using equipment when trained to use and as directed by a registered practitioner.
Assisting in the care of patients with pressure ulcers and prevention of hospital acquired pressure ulcers recording the findings and escalating concerns to a registered practitioner.
Supporting the registered practitioner in the completion of care plans and undertaking risk assessments (e.g. falls) as required.
Assisting in providing optimal conditions for a patients rest and sleep.
Chaperoning the patient as requested in accordance with policy ensuring appropriate support to the patient.
Performing and recording electronically a patients vital signs as directed, reporting findings to the registered practitioner on duty i.e. Temperature, Blood Pressure, Respiration, Oxygen Saturation, and Pulse.
Collect and record samples including urine and stools, reporting results to registered practitioner on duty.
Perform swabbing, if appropriately trained to do so, as directed by a registered practitioner.
Undertake extended skills, as directed, if appropriate education and training has been received and competency demonstrated.
Assist in the Last Offices for deceased patients, ensuring that all religious and cultural wishes are adhered with.
Please refer to accompanying (attached) job description and person specification.
Please ensure you detail how you meet the essential criteria within your application.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Vocational Qualification/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Holds National Care Certificate or equivalent level of education, training or experience (e.g. able to demonstrate the skill and competency to undertake the clinical duties as described in the job description)
- Holds Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English or education equivalent
Desirable
- Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience working in as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker in an healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact
- Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Safeguarding processes
- Experience of working in a healthcare team and patient settings
- Experience of dealing with patient/relative verbal complaints
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and listening skills (written and verbal)
- Able to work on own initiative, following direction/close supervision by a Registered Practitioner
- Able to work as a team
- Able to relate well with patients, relatives, visitors, colleagues, the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust colleagues
- Taking and recording Vital Signs and other clinical skills with evidence of appropriate training within scope of job role
- Able to carry out routine and non-routine duties/tasks
- Computer/keyboard skills for entering/updating patient records
- Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our colleagues, patients and service users
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- Engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
- Friendly, open, empathetic, and compassionate
- Professional outlook and positive attitude
- Professional role model to other colleagues
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Vocational Qualification/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Holds National Care Certificate or equivalent level of education, training or experience (e.g. able to demonstrate the skill and competency to undertake the clinical duties as described in the job description)
- Holds Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English or education equivalent
Desirable
- Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience working in as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker in an healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact
- Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Safeguarding processes
- Experience of working in a healthcare team and patient settings
- Experience of dealing with patient/relative verbal complaints
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and listening skills (written and verbal)
- Able to work on own initiative, following direction/close supervision by a Registered Practitioner
- Able to work as a team
- Able to relate well with patients, relatives, visitors, colleagues, the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust colleagues
- Taking and recording Vital Signs and other clinical skills with evidence of appropriate training within scope of job role
- Able to carry out routine and non-routine duties/tasks
- Computer/keyboard skills for entering/updating patient records
- Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our colleagues, patients and service users
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- Engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
- Friendly, open, empathetic, and compassionate
- Professional outlook and positive attitude
- Professional role model to other colleagues
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).
