Job summary
The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker will be an integral member of the ward/department team working through close supervision of a registered practitioner.
The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker is responsible for providing personal and clinical care, undertaking clinical observations and other interventions as delegated by the registered practitioner and in accordance with existing competencies.
The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker will ensure that their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established policies and guidelines. They will demonstrate self-directed development, recognising own limitations, and work within the scope of their role at all times.
The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker will contribute to supporting and developing other colleagues.
The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker will act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality for patients and colleagues.
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
Welcome and orientate patients, carers, relatives and other visitors to the ward/department demonstrating care and compassion at all times.
Report any observed changes or concerns in the patient's 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.
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. 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 recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
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 UHN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times.
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.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Vocational Qualification/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
- 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 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
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Vocational Qualification/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
- 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 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
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).
