Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

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Are you looking for flexibility whilst making a difference?
Do you want a motivating and rewarding career?

If you answered yes to the above, then this could be the opportunity you are looking for.We are now recruiting Bank Healthcare Assistants who can work across both Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital. As a Health Care Assistant you will not only support the qualified nursing staff in providing excellent care with compassion for all our patients, but you'll also be a valued part of the Trust.

*** Please Note the interviews for this role will be held on August 19th 2023 and we cannot offer an alternative date ***

Main duties of the job

No two days will ever be the same, and the experience that you will take from this role will be second to none.

Joining our Bank will give you the opportunity to move around and gain experience in different wards and clinical settings, meeting new people daily and gaining skills that will help you continue your career in Healthcare. It offers flexibility to help work along other commitments, and allows you the opportunity to be apart of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.

So there you have it, what are you waiting for? If you're enthused and feel as passionate about Healthcare as we do, we encourage you to apply below. We would love to meet you.

If you are shortlisted for this role this is on the understanding that you have the essential qualifications and you must provide original certificates for both Maths & English and an NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare in order to be recruited as a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant.

GCSE Maths & English or Functional Skills Level 2 are no longer required for the Band 2 vacancy.

Banding is determined upon the outcome of your interview

Please be aware you will only be considered for the Band 3 role if you meet the essential criteria regarding competencies and experience in clinical observations

About us

We recognise you are invaluable to us and in return for your hard work and professionalism to help us deliver high levels of care we can offer you the following:

Weekly Pay
Self booking in place via app or pc which allows you to book shifts at your own leisure 24/7. Choose the shifts you want that fit with your work life balance.
Flexible working opportunities which allows you to work shifts around your availability in a variety of areas to develop your knowledge and experience

Other incentives we offer to our bank workers are:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
Access to Counselling and support via our occupation health services which includes access to our Mindfulness Sessions to support your health & well-being
Opportunities to apply for permanent full or part-time positions
Access to on-site restaurants which on production of your ID badge entitles you to discounts
As a bank worker we offer a wide-ranging list of benefits you can access which can be found at,http://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/staff-benefits

Date posted

24 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£11.45 to £12.45 an hour Per Hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

438-RC9837-E

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Performs basic nursing care to a good quality standard which meets the individual needs of patients
Demonstrates compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way
Maintains patient privacy, dignity and respect at all times
Proactively engages with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, and gain co-operation and agreement.
Able to assess patients through look, listen, feel.
Reports or escalates concerns about patient condition in a timely manner
Identifies and reports patients needs not included in the care plan
Correct use, maintenance and cleaning of pressure relieving devices
Provide patients with appropriate activities and stimulation to promote well being and recovery in particular when providing enhanced care
Take samples from patients for testing or dispatching eg: Urine, sputum, faeces, MRSA swabs
Assist patients to meet nutritional needs in line with their individual care plan.
Communicate all relevant information to the Registered Nurses in a professional and timely way.
Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Performs basic nursing care to a good quality standard which meets the individual needs of patients
Demonstrates compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way
Maintains patient privacy, dignity and respect at all times
Proactively engages with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, and gain co-operation and agreement.
Able to assess patients through look, listen, feel.
Reports or escalates concerns about patient condition in a timely manner
Identifies and reports patients needs not included in the care plan
Correct use, maintenance and cleaning of pressure relieving devices
Provide patients with appropriate activities and stimulation to promote well being and recovery in particular when providing enhanced care
Take samples from patients for testing or dispatching eg: Urine, sputum, faeces, MRSA swabs
Assist patients to meet nutritional needs in line with their individual care plan.
Communicate all relevant information to the Registered Nurses in a professional and timely way.
Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

Band 2 - Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills in line with Level 1/Grade D/Grade 3 or above (to be assessed post interview on appointment)
Band 3 - Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy
Band 3 - Level 3 NVQ in Healthcare or Equivalent qualification.

Desirable

Band 2 - Level 2 QCF diploma (Qualification Credit Framework) in healthcare / NVQ level 2

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

oPrevious Experience of dealing with the public
oUnderstanding of concept and application of confidentiality
oPrevious healthcare experience

Desirable

oPrevious experience of Healthcare within the NHS

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

Band 2 - Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills in line with Level 1/Grade D/Grade 3 or above (to be assessed post interview on appointment)
Band 3 - Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy
Band 3 - Level 3 NVQ in Healthcare or Equivalent qualification.

Desirable

Band 2 - Level 2 QCF diploma (Qualification Credit Framework) in healthcare / NVQ level 2

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

oPrevious Experience of dealing with the public
oUnderstanding of concept and application of confidentiality
oPrevious healthcare experience

Desirable

oPrevious experience of Healthcare within the NHS

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)