Job summary
Would you like to work in an environment where you are
highly supported and no 2 days are the same ?
Would you like to work in an area where you can develop
skills and knowledge
Would you like to work in an area
where you can enhance and develop your existing knowledge and skills in order
to ensure a gold stanadrd of care is delivered to our patients attending the
Emergency Department
We are looking for a health care assistant
with experience in child care
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to
work within all clinical areas within the Emergency department .
You will be required to attend and complete mandatory
training online and face to face .
In addition to this the department offers a
comprehensive induction programme and role specific training
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
We are one of the largest integrated care providers in England. Over 7,000 Staff serve a population of around 650,000 people in the North East,
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertakes specific direct and indirect care and therapeutic
duties as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional within own
level of skill and competence.
Carry out specified delegated clinical care and support,
consistent with the patient/ users plan of care.
Document a clear and accurate account of any direct or
indirect care given to the patient.
Friendly, polite telephone manner being aware of the need
for confidentiality and liaising with a Registered Nurse at all times.
Ensure the patient is prepared and checklist is adhered to
for safe and effective transfer to the ward.
Escort patients/users to the x-ray department.
Record and document observations with regard to supporting
the patient/user’s general health and well being. Reporting any concerns to the
named Registered Nurse for that patient.
Maintain friendly and effective communication with the
Health Care Team and the patient/user and relatives.
Reassure and comfort patients/users and relatives in times
of need.
Chaperone patients as appropriate.
Assist the Nursing Team to maintain safe levels of stock and
equipment within the department.
Willingness to undertake training to develop skills required
to care for patients/ users attending the Emergency Department.
A commitment to deliver the best care at all
times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertakes specific direct and indirect care and therapeutic
duties as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional within own
level of skill and competence.
Carry out specified delegated clinical care and support,
consistent with the patient/ users plan of care.
Document a clear and accurate account of any direct or
indirect care given to the patient.
Friendly, polite telephone manner being aware of the need
for confidentiality and liaising with a Registered Nurse at all times.
Ensure the patient is prepared and checklist is adhered to
for safe and effective transfer to the ward.
Escort patients/users to the x-ray department.
Record and document observations with regard to supporting
the patient/user’s general health and well being. Reporting any concerns to the
named Registered Nurse for that patient.
Maintain friendly and effective communication with the
Health Care Team and the patient/user and relatives.
Reassure and comfort patients/users and relatives in times
of need.
Chaperone patients as appropriate.
Assist the Nursing Team to maintain safe levels of stock and
equipment within the department.
Willingness to undertake training to develop skills required
to care for patients/ users attending the Emergency Department.
A commitment to deliver the best care at all
times.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be literate and able to communicate well, in a caring compassionate manner.
- Experience of working in a Care environment
- Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do.
- Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
- Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
- Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily
- Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Hospital Environment
- Nursery Nurse Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a secondary Education.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2/3
- Nursery Nurse experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be literate and able to communicate well, in a caring compassionate manner.
- Experience of working in a Care environment
- Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do.
- Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
- Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
- Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily
- Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Hospital Environment
- Nursery Nurse Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a secondary Education.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2/3
- Nursery Nurse experience
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.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
