Job summary
Permanent Healthcare Assistant within the Acute Care Division
Have you always wanted to
join a focused team one that is professional, caring and shares a collective
sense of purpose? Then look no further, come and join us. We are currently
seeking enthusiastic and compassionate experienced Healthcare Assistants to come
and work for the Trust within The Acute Care Division. This includes The
Emergency Departments at Pinderfields Hospital (PGH) and Dewsbury District
Hospital (DDH) and The Acute Assessment Unit (Gate 12) at PGH.
The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust is a fantastic place to work,
Adele is a nurse who returned to the NHS and says My manager is fantastic and
I have made some life-long friends in my new job. Our focus on quality care
and patient experience is our top priority, based on our Trust values of high
standards, caring, respect and improving. If you have excellent communication
skills, plenty of enthusiasm and are able to undertake flexible working, you
will be a welcome addition to our friendly and experienced nursing teams.
Healthcare Assistant vacancies are available now within the Division of
Acute Care; if you would like to discuss these further, please contact Lead
Nurse for ED at PGH Stacey Howell 01924 541770, Lead Nurse for ED at DDH
Sarah Warrington 01924 512329 Manger for AAU Rachel
Balfour-Mears 01924 541148
Main duties of the job
Dewsbury Emergency department is a fast paced busy category 1 Emergency Department the purpose of the department is to provide treatment of serious and potential life threatening conditions. In the emergency department as part of the multi-disciplinary team we treat a variety of patients who walk into the department to those low acuity patients who arrive via ambulance. We care for a vast range of patients with a wide variety of injuries/illness providing vast opportunities learning new skills and opportunities.
The Acute Assessment Unit (Gate 12) is a 63 bedded Acute Assessment Unit. Thepurpose of the Acute Assessment Unit is for the assessment and treatment of patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions.Patients are discharged home or admitted to a specialty base ward for further ongoing care and treatment. We work very closely with different medical specialties within the trust, specialty nurses and different members of the multi-disciplinary team. We provide care for patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions providing fantastic learning opportunities and opportunities to develop new skills and care for a broad range of patients.
The Emergency Department at Pinderfields is a fast paced busy department caring for critically ill and injured patients. The HCA role includes providing high quality patient care. You will be part of a team involved in the triage assessment and ongoing care to ill and injured patients.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- At the direction of the Registered Nurse, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, using a wide range of clinical skills.
- Participate in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
- Assist in all aspects of personnel hygiene and toileting needs of patients.
- Assist with the service of meals and the feeding of patients as needed.
- Assist with the safe moving, handling and mobilisation of patients.
- Involve patients and carers/relatives in delivery of patient care.
- Provide reassurance and support to patients, carers/family.
- Preserve clients privacy and dignity at all times.
- Following appropriate training and education, supervision and completion of competencies. Monitor patients vital signs, including in resuscitation areas, during blood transfusion and the monitoring of blood glucose levels.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained.
- Participate in the maintenance of accurate records of care.
- Work collaboratively with others in the ward/Department to ensure that patients needs are met.
- Provide escorts for patients and undertake transfer of patients as directed.
- Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.
- Maintain health, safety, security and report any concerns regarding patient care.
- Report any incidents, complaints or accidents to the Nurse in charge.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Support peoples equality, diversity and rights.
- Attend and participate in team, ward and unit meetings.
- Participate in patient and public involvement activities.
- Participate in general cleanliness and tidiness of ward environment.
- Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.
- Assist with the induction of new Health Care Assistants.
- Attend mandatory in-service training programmes including moving and handling, fire etc.
- Fulfil the role of associate link nurse.
- Maintain up to date skills and knowledge.
- Act as patient advocate at all times. Ensure the privacy and dignity of each patient.
- Clarify patients comprehension of consultation and refer to qualified staff if required.
- Be present or deal with frequent exposure to emotional/distressing events, e.g. breaking of bad news.
- Provide relevant written and verbal information as directed and participate in any research projects approved by the organisation.
- Assisting with personal carers of patients in relation to toileting and moving and handling.
- Maintain a professional working relationship will all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- The post holder will maintain the confidentiality of Trust and patient information unless authorised for specific purposes. Report any concerns about the use of such information to the Sister/Nurse in charge.
- Report to Centre Manager/Nurse in charge all untoward occurrences, comments and complaints from patients and visitors.
- Observe and report any changes in a patients condition to Centre Manager/Nurse in charge.
- Participate in the provision of beverages and refreshments.
- Recognise and report defects in buildings and equipment to Centre Manager/Nurse in charge or other relevant personnel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- At the direction of the Registered Nurse, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, using a wide range of clinical skills.
- Participate in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
- Assist in all aspects of personnel hygiene and toileting needs of patients.
- Assist with the service of meals and the feeding of patients as needed.
- Assist with the safe moving, handling and mobilisation of patients.
- Involve patients and carers/relatives in delivery of patient care.
- Provide reassurance and support to patients, carers/family.
- Preserve clients privacy and dignity at all times.
- Following appropriate training and education, supervision and completion of competencies. Monitor patients vital signs, including in resuscitation areas, during blood transfusion and the monitoring of blood glucose levels.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained.
- Participate in the maintenance of accurate records of care.
- Work collaboratively with others in the ward/Department to ensure that patients needs are met.
- Provide escorts for patients and undertake transfer of patients as directed.
- Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.
- Maintain health, safety, security and report any concerns regarding patient care.
- Report any incidents, complaints or accidents to the Nurse in charge.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Support peoples equality, diversity and rights.
- Attend and participate in team, ward and unit meetings.
- Participate in patient and public involvement activities.
- Participate in general cleanliness and tidiness of ward environment.
- Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.
- Assist with the induction of new Health Care Assistants.
- Attend mandatory in-service training programmes including moving and handling, fire etc.
- Fulfil the role of associate link nurse.
- Maintain up to date skills and knowledge.
- Act as patient advocate at all times. Ensure the privacy and dignity of each patient.
- Clarify patients comprehension of consultation and refer to qualified staff if required.
- Be present or deal with frequent exposure to emotional/distressing events, e.g. breaking of bad news.
- Provide relevant written and verbal information as directed and participate in any research projects approved by the organisation.
- Assisting with personal carers of patients in relation to toileting and moving and handling.
- Maintain a professional working relationship will all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- The post holder will maintain the confidentiality of Trust and patient information unless authorised for specific purposes. Report any concerns about the use of such information to the Sister/Nurse in charge.
- Report to Centre Manager/Nurse in charge all untoward occurrences, comments and complaints from patients and visitors.
- Observe and report any changes in a patients condition to Centre Manager/Nurse in charge.
- Participate in the provision of beverages and refreshments.
- Recognise and report defects in buildings and equipment to Centre Manager/Nurse in charge or other relevant personnel.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- An ability to demonstrate an understanding of role and responsibilities.
- Previous experience in an acute health care setting
Desirable
- Previous patient care experience
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2/ completed apprenticeship in a Health related subject
- Level 1 Functional Skills/Keys Skills in Numeracy and English or to achieve within 12 months of commencement in post
- For existing Mid Yorkshire staff, evidence of equivalent experience, including band 2 SIPP and Core Competencies, will be acceptable for the above.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health related subject
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Data protection, and Health & safety issues
- Ability to Prioritise tasks, Develop and maintain positive working relationships and work in a fast paced area.
- Basic understanding of the needs of the patient
- Customer Care, maintain competencies, basic computer literacy.
Desirable
- Awareness of patient care
- To continue personal/professional development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- An ability to demonstrate an understanding of role and responsibilities.
- Previous experience in an acute health care setting
Desirable
- Previous patient care experience
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2/ completed apprenticeship in a Health related subject
- Level 1 Functional Skills/Keys Skills in Numeracy and English or to achieve within 12 months of commencement in post
- For existing Mid Yorkshire staff, evidence of equivalent experience, including band 2 SIPP and Core Competencies, will be acceptable for the above.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health related subject
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Data protection, and Health & safety issues
- Ability to Prioritise tasks, Develop and maintain positive working relationships and work in a fast paced area.
- Basic understanding of the needs of the patient
- Customer Care, maintain competencies, basic computer literacy.
Desirable
- Awareness of patient care
- To continue personal/professional development
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).
