Job summary
Closing Date: 26.08.24 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 02.09.24
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 09.09.24
An opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join the team on ward 7.
As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist individual patients with elements of basic nursing care and the implementation of programmes of care under the direction of a registered nurse and contribute to the ongoing support of patients and their relatives.
You should be able to demonstrate excellent caring and people skills, gained through working in a care home, community care or hospital setting. This experience should have given you a good understanding of the fundamental aspects of care.
You must also demonstrate a good verbal and written command of English, along with excellent communication/ interpersonal skills and a reasonable level of numeracy.
Minimum NVQ Level 2 in health/health and social care, QCF Diploma in health, *GNVQ, *BTEC in health or health and social care (*required to complete care certificate if not already achieved) However, applications may be considered for those wishing to study towards this qualification as a Trainee Healthcare Assistant**.
Main duties of the job
Assist individual patients with elements of basic nursing care and the implementation of programmes of care under the direction of a registered nurse. Contribute to the ongoing support of patients and their relatives.
Assist and contribute to the movement and treatment of patients to achieve physical comfort and minimise the adverse effects of pressure according to the prescription of care. Report areas of concern to qualified staff. Assist individual patients with activities of daily living according to individual needs including personal hygiene, appearance, oral care, fluid and dietary intake.
Monitor and record fluid balance and dietary intake. Report areas of concern.
Participate in clerical duties as required.
Support qualified staff by carrying out accurate record keeping, taking and relaying verbal and written messages promptly, respecting confidentiality.Undertake the collection of routine specimens, e.g. sputum, stool, urine.
Undertake physiological observations, e.g. BP, respiration rate, temperature, pulse rate. Report areas of concern.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist individual patients with elements of basic nursing care and the implementation of programmes of care under the direction of a registered nurse.
Contribute to the ongoing support of patients and their relatives.
Contribute to the support of patients in transition from one care setting to another.
Assist with obtaining, transmitting and storing information related to the delivery of a care service. See section regarding Respect for Patient Confidentiality below.
Assist and contribute to the movement and treatment of patients to achieve physical comfort and minimise the adverse effects of pressure according to the prescription of care. Report areas of concern to qualified staff.
Assist individual patients with activities of daily living according to individual needs including personal hygiene, appearance, oral care, fluid and dietary intake.
Develop an understanding of individual patient needs in relation to dietary regimes and fluid intake.
Monitor and record fluid balance and dietary intake. Report areas of concern.
Enable/assist patients to minimise discomfort and pain according to the prescription of care.
Participate in clerical duties as required.
Support qualified staff by carrying out accurate record keeping, taking and relaying verbal and written messages promptly, respecting confidentiality.
Contribute to minimising the effect of disruptive, abusive behaviour and the protection of individuals from abuse, complying at all times for Health & Safety/Risk Management detailed below.
Contribute to the clinical governance agenda.
Escort patients, whose clinical condition has been deemed to be stable by a registered nurse or health care practitioner (e.g. doctor), to and from the Radiology Department, wards and departments.
Undertake the collection of routine specimens, e.g. sputum, stool, urine.
Undertake physiological observations, e.g. BP, respiration rate, temperature, pulse rate. Report areas of concern.
Undertake routine ward / department urinalysis.
Undertake routine procedures, which require on the job training, through a local training session, or a combination of instruction and practice for a particular task, where the post-holder completes the task, reporting any concerns to the registered nurse, but there is no ongoing requirement for monitoring or interpretation of results.
Any other duties as required and appropriate to the level of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist individual patients with elements of basic nursing care and the implementation of programmes of care under the direction of a registered nurse.
Contribute to the ongoing support of patients and their relatives.
Contribute to the support of patients in transition from one care setting to another.
Assist with obtaining, transmitting and storing information related to the delivery of a care service. See section regarding Respect for Patient Confidentiality below.
Assist and contribute to the movement and treatment of patients to achieve physical comfort and minimise the adverse effects of pressure according to the prescription of care. Report areas of concern to qualified staff.
Assist individual patients with activities of daily living according to individual needs including personal hygiene, appearance, oral care, fluid and dietary intake.
Develop an understanding of individual patient needs in relation to dietary regimes and fluid intake.
Monitor and record fluid balance and dietary intake. Report areas of concern.
Enable/assist patients to minimise discomfort and pain according to the prescription of care.
Participate in clerical duties as required.
Support qualified staff by carrying out accurate record keeping, taking and relaying verbal and written messages promptly, respecting confidentiality.
Contribute to minimising the effect of disruptive, abusive behaviour and the protection of individuals from abuse, complying at all times for Health & Safety/Risk Management detailed below.
Contribute to the clinical governance agenda.
Escort patients, whose clinical condition has been deemed to be stable by a registered nurse or health care practitioner (e.g. doctor), to and from the Radiology Department, wards and departments.
Undertake the collection of routine specimens, e.g. sputum, stool, urine.
Undertake physiological observations, e.g. BP, respiration rate, temperature, pulse rate. Report areas of concern.
Undertake routine ward / department urinalysis.
Undertake routine procedures, which require on the job training, through a local training session, or a combination of instruction and practice for a particular task, where the post-holder completes the task, reporting any concerns to the registered nurse, but there is no ongoing requirement for monitoring or interpretation of results.
Any other duties as required and appropriate to the level of this post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Care work in a care home, community care or hospital setting.
- Previous experience of delivering care
Skills
Essential
- Good written communication in respect of nursing documentation / patient records
- Good communication/interpersonal skills with a range of staff and patients
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum NVQ Level 2 in health/health and social care, QCF Diploma in health, *GNVQ, *BTEC in health or health and social care (*required to complete care certificate if not already achieved)
- English equivalent to a minimum of level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
- Numeracy skills equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Care work in a care home, community care or hospital setting.
- Previous experience of delivering care
Skills
Essential
- Good written communication in respect of nursing documentation / patient records
- Good communication/interpersonal skills with a range of staff and patients
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum NVQ Level 2 in health/health and social care, QCF Diploma in health, *GNVQ, *BTEC in health or health and social care (*required to complete care certificate if not already achieved)
- English equivalent to a minimum of level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
- Numeracy skills equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
Desirable
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.
