Job summary
OPEN TO BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS EMPLOYEES ONLY
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant Team Leader to join our CQC rated 'Outstanding' Trust, within our Urgent Care Service.
Based at West Berkshire Community Hospital, you will be working in a passionate integrated team operating in partnership with the Out of Hours GPs, Practitioners and other multidisciplinary teams within Berkshire Healthcare.
You will lead a team of healthcare assistants, working closely with the qualified staff to provide high quality, evidence based, efficient and effective care to patients accessing the service.
Our Minor Injuries Unit is open 7 days a week between 8am-10pm. After 6.30pm weekdays we also operate an Out of Hours Primary Care Service until midnight and from 8am until midnight at weekends.
The service runs 365 days a year and the post holder will work a 7-day roster including weekends and Bank Holidays. Shift times include:
8am-4pm4pm-midnightLong days also optional Free parking is available on-site for our staff.
Interviews to be held 15th June 2023
Main duties of the job
o Triage all new referrals attending the Minor Injuries Unit and Newbury Primary Care Centre to assess the severity of the injury/illness and prioritise the patients accordingly.
o To support qualified staff in the effective management of patients in the Minor Injuries Unit and Newbury Primary Care Service, providing direct care.
o Carry out appropriate treatment plans in line with evidence-based knowledge and skills within competency of the role, seeking advice from Practitioners when required.
o To provide supervision and managerial support to junior healthcare assistants within the team.
o Ensure the smooth running of the department by maintaining adequate stock control and ensuring orders are placed in a timely manner and are cost effective.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
The trust employs almost 5,000 people over more than 100 sites and community settings across Windsor & Maidenhead, Slough, Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire.
As an inclusive employer, we value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall 100 Top Employer. Whatever your background or individual needs, at Berkshire Healthcare you'll be supported by friendly and professional managers to succeed.
These are the values that we live by at Berkshire Healthcare:
o Caring for and about you is our top priority
o Committed to providing good quality, safe services
o Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance. 27 days annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell leave Generous NHS pension scheme 20.68% employer contribution Excellent learning and career development opportunities Advanced IT enablement Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants via the Blue Light Card Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and more to support equality Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave and access to our three staff nurseriesThe must haves for you to be considered for this role: NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment Experience of managing a roster Knowledge and experience of managing stock control and ordering.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance. 27 days annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell leave Generous NHS pension scheme 20.68% employer contribution Excellent learning and career development opportunities Advanced IT enablement Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants via the Blue Light Card Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and more to support equality Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave and access to our three staff nurseriesThe must haves for you to be considered for this role: NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment Experience of managing a roster Knowledge and experience of managing stock control and ordering.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Effective communication in English
- Relevant courses specific to the role, e.g., wound care/burns management/plastering
Desirable
- RSA 1 Typing Skills or equivalent
- NVQ in Customer Care
2Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Computer skills
- Evidence of ongoing development
Desirable
- Microsoft Word or Equivalent
- Basic life support
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in a customer based environment
- A level of clinical knowledge
- Previous experience of working in a health care setting
- Experience of rostering
- Knowledge and experience of managing stock control and ordering
Desirable
- Broad range of work experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent Communication Skills - written and oral
- Ability to work independently and using initiative while recognising own limitation
- Team Player
- Ability to work under pressure
- IT literate
- Ability to assist in change
- Supervision of junior staff
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Ability to work using own initiative
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Effective communication in English
- Relevant courses specific to the role, e.g., wound care/burns management/plastering
Desirable
- RSA 1 Typing Skills or equivalent
- NVQ in Customer Care
2Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Computer skills
- Evidence of ongoing development
Desirable
- Microsoft Word or Equivalent
- Basic life support
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in a customer based environment
- A level of clinical knowledge
- Previous experience of working in a health care setting
- Experience of rostering
- Knowledge and experience of managing stock control and ordering
Desirable
- Broad range of work experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent Communication Skills - written and oral
- Ability to work independently and using initiative while recognising own limitation
- Team Player
- Ability to work under pressure
- IT literate
- Ability to assist in change
- Supervision of junior staff
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Ability to work using own initiative
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).
