Healthcare Assistant

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Full and part time hours availableper week (Permanent)

Ward 26 is an 18 bedded Neurological Rehabilitation Unit, caring for patients following brain injury or those with complex neurological conditions. We are seeking motivated individuals to join the nursing team.

Main duties of the job

Applicants for this post must be able to demonstrate a genuine desire to work in this speciality and be committed to delivering high quality patient centred care. Experience as a Healthcare Assistant would be desirable, applicants must be in possession of NVQ level 2 in direct care or equivalent qualification/experience, training will be given.

If you are interested and would like further information or a visit to the ward please contact: Ward Manager Paula Wilson, Sister Jayne Collin, Sister Uma Ghale on 01642 854526.

This post will close once sufficient applications have been received.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.

About us

South Tees Hospitals is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley with two acute hospitals and services in a number of community hospitals.

The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough is a designated major trauma centre and provides all its specialties from one site which is unique for a hospital of its size. It provides a wide range of district general hospital services and specialist services such as neurosciences, renal medicine, spinal injuries, major trauma, cardiothoracics, vascular surgery and cancer services. It has 1,024 beds, a 24-hour acute admissions unit and an emergency department which houses the major trauma centre for Durham, East Cleveland, Tees Valley and North Yorkshire and has its own helipad. In 2012 the Middlesbrough hospital completed a £35 million redevelopment of its cancer services and is now proud to provide some of the best facilities in Europe. The James Cook University Hospital has a modern, central operating suite containing 20 well-equipped theatres and a 16-bedded intensive care unit. There is also an Institute of Learning, Research and Innovation on site, embracing postgraduate medical education, undergraduate teaching centre, nurse training school, the school of radiography and library facilities.

The Friarage Hospital in Northallerton is an essential part of our organisation and an important point of delivery for the community. It is one of the smallest district general hospitals in the country and has 189 inpatient beds.

Date posted

22 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

328-NSC-6105152

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 in Care (Level 2 Diploma in HealthCare) or able to demonstrate appropriate transferable experience

Desirable

Level 1 in Maths and English
Completion of the Core Competency pack

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Ability to demonstrate person centred care
Previous experience of working as part of a team
Able to describe behaviours and skills of a carer
Previous experience of working with the public
Previous experience in a caring role
Ability to demonstrate 6C's in practice

Key Skills

Essential

Works in line with the Trust Code of Conduct
Communicates well with good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication
Ability to present written information clearly
Venepuncture skills with a willingness to undertake cannulation competency.
Understand the need for confidentiality at all times
Positive approach to customer care
A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives
Ability to work effectively in a busy environment
Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistant is required
Committed to continuous quality and service improvement
Minimal level I information technology skills eg Microsoft Office, database entry

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 in Care (Level 2 Diploma in HealthCare) or able to demonstrate appropriate transferable experience

Desirable

Level 1 in Maths and English
Completion of the Core Competency pack

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Ability to demonstrate person centred care
Previous experience of working as part of a team
Able to describe behaviours and skills of a carer
Previous experience of working with the public
Previous experience in a caring role
Ability to demonstrate 6C's in practice

Key Skills

Essential

Works in line with the Trust Code of Conduct
Communicates well with good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication
Ability to present written information clearly
Venepuncture skills with a willingness to undertake cannulation competency.
Understand the need for confidentiality at all times
Positive approach to customer care
A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives
Ability to work effectively in a busy environment
Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistant is required
Committed to continuous quality and service improvement
Minimal level I information technology skills eg Microsoft Office, database entry

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.