Job summary
If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no
restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
If you are new to care you must complete a care certificate when you
commence employment with CDDFT and be paid band 2 until completion. (we cannot
offer sponsorship for New to care applicants).
Are you friendly, keen to learn, and a team player? If so
keep reading as this could be your opportunity to join our well established
team here on Franziska Willer Ward at Sedgefield Community HospitalWard. We are
seeking to appoint an enthusiastic health care assistant to join our team.
As a team we strive towards delivering a high
standard of care and this is reflected in the feedback we receive from the
patients and relatives who have had experience of being on our ward.
Main duties of the job
As a healthcare assistant on the ward you will be required
to assist the qualified staff in providing direct patient care. You must be
able to work effectively as part of a team as well as being able to use your
initiative when required.
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate
excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You will possess good
organisational skills and be able to contribute to the development of flexible
working arrangements within the team.
We are an elderly rehabilitation ward, promoting
independence is paramount in order to get the optimum outcome for the patient.
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
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
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.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the healthcare assistant on the ward includes:
-taking instructions from the qualified nurse
- delivering personal care to ensure hygiene need are met
-ensuring nutritional needs are met
- assisting with toileting
- carrying out vital observations
-assisting with mobilising patients
-ensuring necessary documentation is kept up to date and
recorded accurately.
-communicating with patients, relatives and
other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the healthcare assistant on the ward includes:
-taking instructions from the qualified nurse
- delivering personal care to ensure hygiene need are met
-ensuring nutritional needs are met
- assisting with toileting
- carrying out vital observations
-assisting with mobilising patients
-ensuring necessary documentation is kept up to date and
recorded accurately.
-communicating with patients, relatives and
other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Special Skills and 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.
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills.
- Ability to learn new skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for others.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
- GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.
Desirable
- Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
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.
Person Specification
Special Skills and 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.
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills.
- Ability to learn new skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for others.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
- GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.
Desirable
- Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
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.
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
Sedgefield Community Hospital
Salters Lane
Sedgefield
Stockton-on-tees
Cleveland
TS21 3EE
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
