Job summary
As a leading provider of NHS Services in Surrey, we are passionate about supporting our staff to fulfil their true potential.
Are you a motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team within a fast paced environment? Then apply to come and work with us and become a member of our valued staff.
Healthcare assistants are a vital part of the team that supports the staff and patients through their hospital journey. You would be expected to carry out a wide range of duties to care for, support and provide information to patients and their families when they access our Emergency Department services.
You must have previous experience working in the acute care environment and demonstrate the Trust values - Respect, safety and Excellence in all aspects of your role.
As a member of our valued Emergency Department team you will have the opportunity to undertake further educational qualifications, competencies and training in order to increase knowledge and remain updated.
The successful applicant must be able to work internal rotational shift pattern of days and nights.
Main duties of the job
Being a Healthcare Assistant
You'll provide a variety of care and support for hospital patients as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Clinical tasks, like collecting samples, swabs and recording patients fluid intake/output.
- Ensuring patients safety and comfort, supporting them with daily activities, including helping them to eat, drink and maintain personal hygiene, and using equipment to move and assist in your care of them.
- Observing temperature, pulse and blood pressure, maintaining patient records and reporting any abnormalities to senior colleagues.
If successful you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre on Saturday 18th May 2024.
Please note you will be asked to bring three forms of original ID to the assessment centre.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will assist in the provision of high quality care to patients and their families under the direction and supervision of the multi-disciplinary team. You will demonstrate a range of nursing skills to meet the needs of patients whilst promoting dignity, privacy and respect. You will also provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the ward/department at all times.
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated compassionate people who can embody the 6 Cs of nursing principles to join our team.
Why be a Healthcare Assistant?
As well as an opportunity to gain or increase your healthcare experience and knowledge, joining Royal Surrey is a great way into a long-term NHS career with prospects. It is a rewarding and varied role, making a positive difference to peoples lives every day.
You don't necessarily need previous care experience, we will give you full and ongoing training to achieve your true potential, in addition to growing your skills and knowledge working with other registered healthcare professionals.
There are many opportunities available for your development. These include:
- HCSW forum (chaired by Lead HCSW from Practice Development) with links to national forums
- HCSW monthly education and study days
- HCSW bitesize teaching in the clinical area
- Peer support and buddying from co-supervisors
The NHS is a great employer for ongoing development and career pathways are available should you want to progress. We have supported Healthcare Support Workers to complete apprenticeships at Level 3, Nursing Associate Level 5 and Registered Degree Apprentices Level 6.
Please refer to the attached job description for more information.
Your Training, Development & Progression
The Royal Surrey values its Healthcare Assistants by actively supporting development and education. The successful applicants will be enrolled on a comprehensive induction which is mapped to the Care Certificate Framework. Staff are supported to achieve the National Care Certificate over a period of 3 months and success is celebrated through an award ceremony.
If you already hold the Care Certificate and have experience working in an acute Trust (evidenced), successful candidates could attend a shortened programme, within the existing induction.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will assist in the provision of high quality care to patients and their families under the direction and supervision of the multi-disciplinary team. You will demonstrate a range of nursing skills to meet the needs of patients whilst promoting dignity, privacy and respect. You will also provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the ward/department at all times.
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated compassionate people who can embody the 6 Cs of nursing principles to join our team.
Why be a Healthcare Assistant?
As well as an opportunity to gain or increase your healthcare experience and knowledge, joining Royal Surrey is a great way into a long-term NHS career with prospects. It is a rewarding and varied role, making a positive difference to peoples lives every day.
You don't necessarily need previous care experience, we will give you full and ongoing training to achieve your true potential, in addition to growing your skills and knowledge working with other registered healthcare professionals.
There are many opportunities available for your development. These include:
- HCSW forum (chaired by Lead HCSW from Practice Development) with links to national forums
- HCSW monthly education and study days
- HCSW bitesize teaching in the clinical area
- Peer support and buddying from co-supervisors
The NHS is a great employer for ongoing development and career pathways are available should you want to progress. We have supported Healthcare Support Workers to complete apprenticeships at Level 3, Nursing Associate Level 5 and Registered Degree Apprentices Level 6.
Please refer to the attached job description for more information.
Your Training, Development & Progression
The Royal Surrey values its Healthcare Assistants by actively supporting development and education. The successful applicants will be enrolled on a comprehensive induction which is mapped to the Care Certificate Framework. Staff are supported to achieve the National Care Certificate over a period of 3 months and success is celebrated through an award ceremony.
If you already hold the Care Certificate and have experience working in an acute Trust (evidenced), successful candidates could attend a shortened programme, within the existing induction.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent work experience
Knowledge and Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in patient contact position
- Knowledge of acute hospital setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent work experience
Knowledge and Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in patient contact position
- Knowledge of acute hospital setting
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.
