Job summary
On St Marys Day Unit there is an excellent opportunity for a Health Care Assistant to join our team. The Day Unit currently has 11 chairs and is currently in the process of expansion. We are a Nurse-led unit and pride ourselves in providing an excellent service.
Our team is made of a diverse group of highly talented and motivated individuals who are hardworking and always aim to provide excellent patient-centred care. As an HCA, you will be working under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to deliver holistic patient-centred care and working in a multi-professional team.
We are looking for someone with good listening skills, sympathetic nature, excellent communicator and not afraid of hard work. We are all passionate about learning, teaching and development so we will fully support you as you acquired exciting new skills and competencies during your time with us.
Some requirements that will allow you to shine and be successful include:
GCSE in maths and English language or minimum of Key Skills Level 1 in literacy and numeracy)
Experience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills
Experience of working in a team
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of patient/client care and participate in the safe and effective management of the nursing services under the supervision of registered nurses and midwives. The Health Care Assistant will contribute in a variety of activities of patient/client care to the level of experience and assessed competence that he/she has acquired. The patients come from avariety of cultural backgrounds and the HCA must be able to communicate effectively.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will at all times work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse/Midwife in charge of the shift and will be accountable to the Registered Nurse/Midwife you are working with and to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/midwife of the ward/department
You will work to the level of your experience, assessed competence and skills acquired within the post.
You will require immediate and direct supervision in areas of unfamiliar work. You should not undertake any task that you are unfamiliar with.
Please see full job description attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will at all times work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse/Midwife in charge of the shift and will be accountable to the Registered Nurse/Midwife you are working with and to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/midwife of the ward/department
You will work to the level of your experience, assessed competence and skills acquired within the post.
You will require immediate and direct supervision in areas of unfamiliar work. You should not undertake any task that you are unfamiliar with.
Please see full job description attached
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level Maths and English (Grades 9-4 or A-C) or equivalent
- Willingness to undertake an apprenticeship
Desirable
- NVQ level 2/3 or an Apprenticeship in Care
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with people
- Experience as a care giver
- Able to keep clear and accurate written records
Desirable
- Experience within the health care environment
- Able to demonstrate previous clinical skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the role of the Health Care Assistant
- Demonstrable ability to work within a team
Desirable
Personal Skills
Essential
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills both written and verbal
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level Maths and English (Grades 9-4 or A-C) or equivalent
- Willingness to undertake an apprenticeship
Desirable
- NVQ level 2/3 or an Apprenticeship in Care
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with people
- Experience as a care giver
- Able to keep clear and accurate written records
Desirable
- Experience within the health care environment
- Able to demonstrate previous clinical skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the role of the Health Care Assistant
- Demonstrable ability to work within a team
Desirable
Personal Skills
Essential
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills both written and verbal
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).
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