Job summary
We require a friendly, motivated, hardworking committed band 2 health care assistant to join our Dermatology team. You need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills; you are required to be self-motivated with initiative. You will work independently within the multidisciplinary team always ensuring the patients needs are met. You will be working under supervision of a registered health professional.
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Main duties of the job
Duties will mainly be supporting and delivering the smooth running of the clinics, Preparation of the clinical area, preparation of and organization of patients notes.
You will be required to obtain and collate information from the computer systems.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe andeffective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which managesLeighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst IntermediateCare Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became aFoundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with arange of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies,and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a uniquelocal health partnership that provides a range of community services for people acrossSouth Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSEA proficient support worker who actively participates in the assessment, planning,implementation and evaluation of care by working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team/others to meet the needs of patients and their families. An agreed range of duties arecarried out independently following assessment of competence. The support worker alsoassists with the learning and development of others in the workplace.SERVICE DELIVERY1. Participate in the assessment, planning delivery and evaluation of patient care, following agreed plans, policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines, independently carrying out tasks and activities relevant for the job role/place of work, which have been agreed and assessed as competent in practice2. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patientneeds are met3. Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance andsupport to assist their understanding and co-operation4. Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained,materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards5. Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team6. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations7. Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and recordsmaintained8. Contribute to the recording and storing of information, ensuring it is securely held,accurate, complete and legible and can be retrieved promptly when required.
Please see job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSEA proficient support worker who actively participates in the assessment, planning,implementation and evaluation of care by working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team/others to meet the needs of patients and their families. An agreed range of duties arecarried out independently following assessment of competence. The support worker alsoassists with the learning and development of others in the workplace.SERVICE DELIVERY1. Participate in the assessment, planning delivery and evaluation of patient care, following agreed plans, policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines, independently carrying out tasks and activities relevant for the job role/place of work, which have been agreed and assessed as competent in practice2. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patientneeds are met3. Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance andsupport to assist their understanding and co-operation4. Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained,materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards5. Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team6. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations7. Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and recordsmaintained8. Contribute to the recording and storing of information, ensuring it is securely held,accurate, complete and legible and can be retrieved promptly when required.
Please see job description
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
Desirable
- Ability to perform a wide rage of duties according to the Job Description
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
- Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care
- Importance of quality of care and changes in practice
Desirable
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to develop IT skills
- Importance of continued learning
NVQ
Essential
- Willingness to achieve NVQ
Desirable
- Examples of effective team working ideally in health/social care
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
Desirable
- Ability to perform a wide rage of duties according to the Job Description
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
- Importance of equality, diversity and rights in patient care
- Importance of quality of care and changes in practice
Desirable
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to develop IT skills
- Importance of continued learning
NVQ
Essential
- Willingness to achieve NVQ
Desirable
- Examples of effective team working ideally in health/social care
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).
