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).
This advert is only open to applicants who are currently
employed by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
An exiciting opportunity has arisen for a motivted
enthusiastic individual to join a well established team working between the
Mara Unit at Bishop Auckland Hospital and the 8 bedded Haematology/Oncology
unit at Darlington Memorial Hospital as a Health Care Assistant.
The role involves working within a specialist
area to deliver high standards of care, working closely with other teams and
liaising with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
To welcome patients' onto the unit
Demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine
clinical observations.
To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a
patient's condition and report changes to a registered nurse.
To asses patient's level of dependence in meeting personal
care needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility,
nutrition, elimination and comfort)
To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and
supportive manner
To accurately record information on patient food charts and
fluid balance chrts, reporting concerns to recording
Communication with patients, relatives, carers and other
members of the multi-disciplinary team assiting with clinical duties
Promote positive mental/physical/nutritional
health and wellbeing of patients.
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, 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
* To assist in admitting pateints to the ward, completing
demographic detaisl and recording base-line observations.
*To provide care to patients following instructions in the
care plan, programme or pathway.
* To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of
routine clinical observations.
*To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a
patient's condition and report changes to a registered nurse.
* To assess patient's level of dependence in meeting
personal care needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene,
mobility, nutrition, elminiation and comfort).
* To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and
supportive manner.
*To accurately record information on patient food charts and
fluid balance chrts, reporting concenrs to
a registered nurse.
* To carry out clinical skills relevant to the
ward/department and patient group (eg phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple
dressings).
*To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging
patients, ensuring all property is packed and the bed area is prepared for the
next patient.
*To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately
stocked and tidy.
*To participate in clinical supervision.
*To assist in resolving conflict by responding to conerns
and complaints in a positive manner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* To assist in admitting pateints to the ward, completing
demographic detaisl and recording base-line observations.
*To provide care to patients following instructions in the
care plan, programme or pathway.
* To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of
routine clinical observations.
*To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a
patient's condition and report changes to a registered nurse.
* To assess patient's level of dependence in meeting
personal care needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene,
mobility, nutrition, elminiation and comfort).
* To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and
supportive manner.
*To accurately record information on patient food charts and
fluid balance chrts, reporting concenrs to
a registered nurse.
* To carry out clinical skills relevant to the
ward/department and patient group (eg phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple
dressings).
*To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging
patients, ensuring all property is packed and the bed area is prepared for the
next patient.
*To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately
stocked and tidy.
*To participate in clinical supervision.
*To assist in resolving conflict by responding to conerns
and complaints in a positive manner.
Person Specification
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.
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 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.
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.
Person Specification
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.
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 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.
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.
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)
