Job summary
Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU) is a fast-paced environment within the Emergency Department, where patients requiring further assessment, treatment, or observations are monitored for a short period of time. This is an 8 bedded ward with assessment areas and a waiting room.
The Clinical Decision Unit is part of a brand new Emergency Village that has been built and will be a brand new unit.
CDU Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to recruit talented people as part of our health care workforce as Health Care Assistants on CDU . We are looking to develop our growing team, to ensure we offer excellent care levels and nursing skills
CDU is looking for people who have an attitude based on strong nursing values and an overall commitment to provide patients and their families with care that is first and foremost based on a culture of compassion, professionalism and respect.
As a trust we provide excellent training and development opportunities in a friendly and supportive environment.
There are opportunities all permanent both full-time and part-time hours.
Main duties of the job
As a health care worker you will be expected to work within our dedicated multi-disciplinary teams and be fully involved in an individual's care from admission to discharge, assisting with patient hygiene and dressing, feeding, maintaining dignity and respect, keeping the environment clean and tidy and keeping good documentation.
In addition our health care workers are expected to support the registered staff nurses in meeting the required targets both at local and national level.
The post holder is required to undertake training to enable them to carry out a wide range of tasks in support of clinical professionals, including activities directly related to patient care.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Health Care Worker you will need to communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Carry out ward clerical and IT tasks, as required. Carry out routine administrative/telephone related tasks. Communicate effectively when giving/receiving verbal and written information.
Under the supervision of a registered nurse to assist with patient care activities. To maintain confidentiality of patient information. To carry out any tasks required to maintain the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the ward area.
To carry out duties as required, meeting all aspects of ward catering. To carry out routine household management/maintenance activities. To maintain patient dignity.
Work closely with other healthcare professionals in order to provide patients with exceptional care.
To actively contribute to the efficient management of ward resources, including ordering/monitoring of ward supplies.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £43.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Health Care Worker you will need to communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Carry out ward clerical and IT tasks, as required. Carry out routine administrative/telephone related tasks. Communicate effectively when giving/receiving verbal and written information.
Under the supervision of a registered nurse to assist with patient care activities. To maintain confidentiality of patient information. To carry out any tasks required to maintain the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the ward area.
To carry out duties as required, meeting all aspects of ward catering. To carry out routine household management/maintenance activities. To maintain patient dignity.
Work closely with other healthcare professionals in order to provide patients with exceptional care.
To actively contribute to the efficient management of ward resources, including ordering/monitoring of ward supplies.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £43.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Written & basic numeracy skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of caring
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Understanding of health & safety
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to organise self & deliver tasks effectively
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to be patient focused
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- Past experience in a caring role
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Written & basic numeracy skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of caring
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Understanding of health & safety
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to organise self & deliver tasks effectively
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to be patient focused
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- Past experience in a caring role
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).
