Job summary
Please
note this advert will close when sufficient applications have been received
Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity. We are
looking for enthusiastic and dynamic Health Care Assistant to join our friendly
team working on our 24 bedded Complex Frailty Unit at Bishop Auckland Hospital.
Do you have a passion for helping people and enjoy working
in a fast pace environment? Are you compassionate and keen to learn? Do you
enjoy being part of a strong, positive team? If so, this could be your opportunity
to join our friendly, supportive team here within the Complex Frailty Unit at
Bishop Auckland Hospital.
We strive towards delivering a high standard of
care to each and every patient. Our Health Care Assistants help make this
happen. We would love to hear from you if you belive that you have the
qualities and skills necessary to enhance our team.
Main duties of the job
To assist the qualified nursing staff, under their
supervision, in providing a high quality, comprehensive and compassionate
nursing service to all patients and users, ensuring a high standard of patient
care is maintained in a clean and safe environment which promotes dignity,
privacy and respect. You should demonstrate excellent caring and people skills.
You must also demonstrate a good verbal and written command of English, along
with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Under appropriate supervision (direct or indirect), the
post-holder will assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by the
Registered Nurse, including providing clinical care and performing a range of
diagnostic tests and other extended skills.
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 contribute to the
care planning process involving and informing patients and where appropriate
their carers.
Organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to
patient care
Liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team in the
delivery of care programs
To recognise and act upon deterioration in a patients
condition informing a Registered Nurse of action taken
To assess patients level of dependence in meeting personal
care needs and ensure appropriate assistance is given
To discuss with patients strategies to maximize
independence
To keep accurate and timely written records of care
delivered and patient progression
To assist medical staff and registered nurses in carrying
out invasive procedures
To take responsibility for ongoing education and their
personal development plan
To welcome patients to the unit, and facilitate patient
transport needs to and from hospital
To assist in the admitting of patients to the ward,
including recording these on clinical systems,
recording base-line observations.
To provide care to patients following instructions within
the Care Plan or Pathway
To carry out clinical skills relevant to the unit which may
include phlebotomy, recording ECGs, recording blood glucose, performing MRSA
screening and monitoring/removal of IV cannulas
To assist the clinical team with documentation of care
entry
To demonstrate competence in accurate recording of clinical
observations
To recognise abnormal recordings or changes with the
patients condition and report to registered nurse
To act as chaperone when necessary
provide and support patients with hygiene needs
To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging
patients ensuring return of property and preparation of bed space for next
patient
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the
care planning process involving and informing patients and where appropriate
their carers.
Organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to
patient care
Liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team in the
delivery of care programs
To recognise and act upon deterioration in a patients
condition informing a Registered Nurse of action taken
To assess patients level of dependence in meeting personal
care needs and ensure appropriate assistance is given
To discuss with patients strategies to maximize
independence
To keep accurate and timely written records of care
delivered and patient progression
To assist medical staff and registered nurses in carrying
out invasive procedures
To take responsibility for ongoing education and their
personal development plan
To welcome patients to the unit, and facilitate patient
transport needs to and from hospital
To assist in the admitting of patients to the ward,
including recording these on clinical systems,
recording base-line observations.
To provide care to patients following instructions within
the Care Plan or Pathway
To carry out clinical skills relevant to the unit which may
include phlebotomy, recording ECGs, recording blood glucose, performing MRSA
screening and monitoring/removal of IV cannulas
To assist the clinical team with documentation of care
entry
To demonstrate competence in accurate recording of clinical
observations
To recognise abnormal recordings or changes with the
patients condition and report to registered nurse
To act as chaperone when necessary
provide and support patients with hygiene needs
To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging
patients ensuring return of property and preparation of bed space for next
patient
Person Specification
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
