Job summary
Emergency Department Health Care Assistant. Reporting to Senior Sister/ Senior Charge Nurse Emergency department
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) is part of the nursing team to deliver high quality person-centred care. Supervision and support are provided by Registered Nurses.
The HCSW undertakes fundamental personal care duties including: bathing; toileting; dressing; support with meals and assisting patients with their appearance. HCSW will work as part of a team to give high quality care for patients in the hospital setting
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic written maths and English skills
Desirable
- Has GCSE or level 2 equivalent maths and English
- Completed Care Certificate
- Holds a level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care
Skills
Essential
- Working with people, ideally in a frontline customer service role.
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures,
- Basic computer/keyboard skills
Desirable
- Competent in performing investigations & procedures e.g. ECGs
- Carries out routine personal care duties with supervision available
Governance
Essential
- Adheres to Trust policies Will comply with the Data Protection Act, CNORIS, Caldicott Guidelines and local policies regarding confidentiality and access to medical records.
- Act on the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.
Perspnal/Professional Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication and organisational skills
- Kind, compassionate and caring.
- Ability to deliver high quality care.
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
- Professional approach demonstrating: ability to work as part of a team; honesty and integrity; respecting equality and diversity.
- Keen to develop knowledge and skills for personal and professional fulfilment.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility and openness to working in a range of areas.
- Flexibility with shift/working patterns to meet the service.
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic written maths and English skills
Desirable
- Has GCSE or level 2 equivalent maths and English
- Completed Care Certificate
- Holds a level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care
Skills
Essential
- Working with people, ideally in a frontline customer service role.
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures,
- Basic computer/keyboard skills
Desirable
- Competent in performing investigations & procedures e.g. ECGs
- Carries out routine personal care duties with supervision available
Governance
Essential
- Adheres to Trust policies Will comply with the Data Protection Act, CNORIS, Caldicott Guidelines and local policies regarding confidentiality and access to medical records.
- Act on the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.
Perspnal/Professional Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication and organisational skills
- Kind, compassionate and caring.
- Ability to deliver high quality care.
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
- Professional approach demonstrating: ability to work as part of a team; honesty and integrity; respecting equality and diversity.
- Keen to develop knowledge and skills for personal and professional fulfilment.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility and openness to working in a range of areas.
- Flexibility with shift/working patterns to meet the service.
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Values
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).
