Health Care Assistant

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

The closing date is 03 October 2024

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a Health Care Assistant in the Multidisciplinary Assessment Service (MuDAS Unit). We are a Day Unit open Monday - Friday that provides comprehensive Geriatric Assessment to patients out in the community. Additionally we have an IVI lounge. The aim of the unit is to avoid admission in the acute settings.

What will we give you? Once in post you will be on the road to develop and enhance your skills. We offer each individual an induction in our team with a period of supernumerary, which is usually up to 2 weeks. You will also attend the Trust Induction Programme; this encompasses all facets of Buckinghamshire Health NHS Trust, and the lived experience of what you will do, giving you an insight in the organisation.

At Buckinghamshire Healthcare we pride ourselves in supporting and developing our staff to achieve their potential and excel in their career.

Main duties of the job

Communicate with patients and their visitors in order to promote their comfort and well-being
Communication with other members of the organisation and respond appropriately
Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
Carry out assessment including observations, ECG, weight of the patients and documentation as required.
Make unoccupied beds and occupied beds.
Assist patients out of bed, helping with dressing and undressing as required
Wash/bathe patients in bed and in the bathroom as required.
Care of hands and feet of patients in bed.
Observe patients' skin and report any red marks or blemishes to nursing staff in charge.
Assist with manual handling and transferring of patients complying with the Trust
Moving and Handling policy
Under direction of trained nurse, assist with the treatment/management of patients.
Report Accidents/incidents to nurse in charge and complete appropriate Trust forms.
Chaperone Medical Staff.
Assist administrator/receptionist with answering phone calls, organising patients notes, calling patients for appointments .
Providing/assisting patients with light lunch, jug of water and teas and coffees.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

19 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

434-CR6632297

Job locations

Multidisciplinary Day Assessment Service (MuDAS) Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to communicate in English clearly and concisely with patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
Courteous with patients and others both internal and external
Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
Understands concept of Confidentiality and standards of conduct and care
Willingness to undertake the Health and Social Care level 3 apprenticeship
Ability to use a computer

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Desirable

Functional Skills in English and Maths, (Level1 or equivalent) at interview assessment, or GCSE A to G
Level 2 or Level 3 In Health and Social Care Subject (or willingness to work towards)
National Care Certificate

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Understands nature of the HCSW role and responsibilities

Desirable

Previous experience in a health care environment
Previous experience in a health care environment
Experience in a customer focused environment

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to work agreed shift patterns designed to meet service needs.
Can demonstrate self-motivation and ability to motivate others

Desirable

Demonstrates some insight into the fundamentals and complexity of care and care delivery.

Person Specification

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to communicate in English clearly and concisely with patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
Courteous with patients and others both internal and external
Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
Understands concept of Confidentiality and standards of conduct and care
Willingness to undertake the Health and Social Care level 3 apprenticeship
Ability to use a computer

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Desirable

Functional Skills in English and Maths, (Level1 or equivalent) at interview assessment, or GCSE A to G
Level 2 or Level 3 In Health and Social Care Subject (or willingness to work towards)
National Care Certificate

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Understands nature of the HCSW role and responsibilities

Desirable

Previous experience in a health care environment
Previous experience in a health care environment
Experience in a customer focused environment

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to work agreed shift patterns designed to meet service needs.
Can demonstrate self-motivation and ability to motivate others

Desirable

Demonstrates some insight into the fundamentals and complexity of care and care delivery.

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.