Job summary
Please note, this advert is for Senior Health Care Assistant vacancies at the University Hospitals of Leicester
As a Senior Healthcare Assistant , You will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare, or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the Registered Practitioner, in accordance with the Trust policies and values.
Experience in the health care setting is essential
Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills for working in an acute trust as a Band 3 Senior Health care assistant in your area of work. You will need evidence of possessing a care certificate that you will need to bring with you as evidence of achievement at interview if you are shortlisted.
Please note that all communication will be electronic- please check your email account on a regular basis.
Both full and part time posts are available. Shifts include a mixture of days, nights, weekend shifts and Bank holidays. Flexible working is promoted to encourage work/life balance however this would need to meet the service needs of the area. Please identify these needs at interview to ensure your request can be supported accordingly.
Standardized hours of work for patient wards are as follows (the vast majority of wards work long days / nights)
Long Day: 07.30 - 20.00 Night: 19.30 - 08.00 Short shifts: Early and late shifts available in some limited areas.
Main duties of the job
What will you be doing?
- The Senior Healthcare Assistant will be an integral member of the ward / department team working through close but not direct supervision of a registered practitioner.
- The Senior Health Care Assistant 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 Health Care Assistant will ensure that their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established policies and guidelines. They will demonstrate self-directed development, recognizing own limitations, and work within the scope of their role at all times
To succeed you will be:
- A team player who engages well with others
- Good communicator
- Energetic and hard-working
- Working on own initiative
- Taking and recording vital signs
In addition to effective interpersonal and communication skills, you will be adept at both working as part of a team and able to act on your own initiative to provide an excellent standard of patient centered care
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Please evidence your Qualifications and National Care Certificate and bring to interview if you are selected
Please note that this vacancy will be closed as soon as sufficient applications have been received
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Please evidence your Qualifications and National Care Certificate and bring to interview if you are selected
Please note that this vacancy will be closed as soon as sufficient applications have been received
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 functionalEnglish and maths
- holds national care certificate
- Level 3 qualification in clinical healthcare OR able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skill and competency to undertake Band 3 clinical skills as described in job description.
- Has worked as a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a 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
Desirable
- Experience of working within a health care environment.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Able to work as a team. Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative, following direction by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner
Skills
Essential
- Taking and recording Vital Signs and other clinical skills with evidence of appropriate training within scope of job role
- Computer Skills
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate.
- Professional outlook and positive attitude
PLanning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to carry out routine and nonroutine tasks
- Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 functionalEnglish and maths
- holds national care certificate
- Level 3 qualification in clinical healthcare OR able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skill and competency to undertake Band 3 clinical skills as described in job description.
- Has worked as a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a 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
Desirable
- Experience of working within a health care environment.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Able to work as a team. Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative, following direction by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner
Skills
Essential
- Taking and recording Vital Signs and other clinical skills with evidence of appropriate training within scope of job role
- Computer Skills
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate.
- Professional outlook and positive attitude
PLanning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to carry out routine and nonroutine tasks
- Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
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).
