New to Care Healthcare Assistant

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Please note due too changes in sponsorship rules we are unable to sponsor at band 2 or band 3. if you dont have a valid right to work we would not be able to apply for sponsorship.

we have jobs varying from 24 hours per week to 37.5hours a week. please note those on student visa wouldnt be able to meet this requirement

County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust are seeking motivated, dynamic New to Care Healthcare Assistants to join our team, who will complement our current experienced and specialist workforce, who are passionate about providing optimal care for our patients. if you are an experienced healthcare assistant you can also apply

Please note there will be a Recruitment Day Saturday 18th May 2024 at Bishop Auckland Hospital and you will need to be available to complete recruitment checks if appointed. The Recruitment day will include information on the role of a HCA, information on the Trust, Panel Interview and Recruitment checks.

We have a variety of roles available however bank is not available to new to care applicants

Please note this vacancy will close when we reach maximum capacity for the venue and you must apply and be offered an invite, we will not accept anyone for interview on the day who has not been invited

Main duties of the job

Please ensure you have full ID documents available to bring with you. Full ID information can be found on the document in supporting information and you must prepare for the day by sourcing references to cover the last 3 years (email address of employers). you must also provide GCSE certificates in English language and Maths or equivalent to match the person spec and will need to provide these on the day

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

To be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually need to be paid at least £25,600 per year

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

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,383 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9439-24-0405

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

Bishop Auckland General Hospital

Cockton Hill Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6AD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached within County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached within County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Computer skills
Ability to learn new skills

Desirable

Previous experience in caring for others

Special Requirements

Essential

Self-motivated and able to motivate others
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Reflective practitioner
Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change

Desirable

Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Good verbal and written command of English.
Ability to act upon own initiative.
Good communication skills.
Able to work under some pressure.
Ability to show leadership
Ability to plan own work.
Ability to work calmly under pressure
Willing to take and record patient observations

Desirable

Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good interpersonal skills
Able to engage and build effective
relationships at all levels
Understanding of the role of HCSW
Able to work as part of a team
Knowledge and understanding of the need
for confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

Willingness to complete care certificate within first 6 months of commencement in post (paid band 2 until complete)
GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics

Desirable

Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties
Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent relevant experience
Care Certificate

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Computer skills
Ability to learn new skills

Desirable

Previous experience in caring for others

Special Requirements

Essential

Self-motivated and able to motivate others
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Reflective practitioner
Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change

Desirable

Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Good verbal and written command of English.
Ability to act upon own initiative.
Good communication skills.
Able to work under some pressure.
Ability to show leadership
Ability to plan own work.
Ability to work calmly under pressure
Willing to take and record patient observations

Desirable

Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good interpersonal skills
Able to engage and build effective
relationships at all levels
Understanding of the role of HCSW
Able to work as part of a team
Knowledge and understanding of the need
for confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

Willingness to complete care certificate within first 6 months of commencement in post (paid band 2 until complete)
GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics

Desirable

Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties
Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent relevant experience
Care Certificate

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.