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.
Please
note this advert will close when sufficient applications have been received.
Thankyou for considering
this exciting opportunity.
We are seeking to appoint
an enthusiastic Healthcare assistant to join our team on a 24 bedded General
medicine ward at UHND.
Do you have a passion for
helping people and enjoy fast pace environments? 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
Intergrated Medical Specialities (IMS) at UHND.
Within
IMS we strive towards delivering a high standard of care to each and every
patient we have the privilege to care for.
our nurses and healthcare assistants make this happen and we would love
to hear from you if you belive that you have your own individual strenghs and
qualities to add to our team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for highly motivated,
hardworking healthcare assistant to to join our general medical ward with a
team that strives to deliver excellent care.
As a healthcare assistant
you will assist individual patients with elements of basic nursing care and the
implementation of programs of care under the direction of a registered nurse
and contribute to the on-going support of patients and their relatives.
You should be able to
demonstrate excellent caring and people skills.
You
must also demonstrate a good verbal and written command of English, along with
excellent communication/interpersonal skills and a reasonable level of
numeracy.
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.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
assist in admitting patients to the ward, completing demographic details 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 patients condition and report changes to a
registered nurse.
To assist patients meet
their personal care needs (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 charts, reporting concerns to a
registered nurse.
To assist clinical team
with data entry, filing and maintaining accurate documentation of care.
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 assist in resolving
conflict by responding to concerns and complaints in a positive manner.The main
duties for this role are described in detail in the person specification. Please ensure to read through to further your
underrstanding of the role.
All
employees are required to promote high quality care and good health and
wellbeing through the enduring values described by the Department of Health:
The 6Cs care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and
commitment..
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
assist in admitting patients to the ward, completing demographic details 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 patients condition and report changes to a
registered nurse.
To assist patients meet
their personal care needs (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 charts, reporting concerns to a
registered nurse.
To assist clinical team
with data entry, filing and maintaining accurate documentation of care.
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 assist in resolving
conflict by responding to concerns and complaints in a positive manner.The main
duties for this role are described in detail in the person specification. Please ensure to read through to further your
underrstanding of the role.
All
employees are required to promote high quality care and good health and
wellbeing through the enduring values described by the Department of Health:
The 6Cs care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and
commitment..
Person Specification
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.
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 or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
Desirable
- Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills.
- Ability to learn new skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for others.
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 & 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.
Person Specification
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.
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 or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
Desirable
- Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills.
- Ability to learn new skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for others.
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 & 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.
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.
