Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for confident,
enthusiastic and highly motivated Healthcare Assistant to work in Acute
Cardiology at Darlington Memorial Hospital.
We are a 26 bedded ward encompassing an 8 Acute Cardiology
beds and 18 Cardiology medical beds. We are a strong ,dynamic, enthusiastic and
friendly team looking for individuals who share our enthusiasm in providing a
high standard of care to our patients. We support our staff to undertake job
relevant training.
This position offers
development of skills and provides education and support for the successful
candidate. You will need to be highly motivated and have the ability to work
automomously and as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
Assist in admitting
patients to the ward, completing demographic details and recording base-line
observations.
Provide care to patients following instructions in the care
plan, programme or pathway.
Demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine
clinical observations.
Recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a
patients condition and report changes to a registered nurse.
Assist patients meet their personal care needs (includes
hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination and comfort).
Assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and
supportive manner.
Accurately record information on patient food charts and
fluid balance charts, reporting concerns to a registered nurse.
Assist clinical team with data entry, filing and maintaining
accurate documentation of care.
Assist in escorting, transferring and discharging patients,
ensuring all property is packed and the bed area is prepared for the next
patient.
Ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately stocked
and tidy.
Assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns and
complaints in a positive manner.
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
Provide nursing care to patients, their families and carers
following nursing assessment of their health and health related needs,
undertaking a range of clinical care duties.
Demonstrate the ability (with training if necessary) to undertake basic
clinical activities such as venepuncture, simple wound dressings, blood glucose
monitoring (this list is not exhaustive).
Report to a registered nurse any variation in the condition
of the patient that might indicate a change in the patients health status and
subsequently require further assistance.
Within the boundaries of delegated responsibility and
competency provide care and perform interventions that will contribute to the
delivery of the patients care needs.
Evaluate personal performance in a reflective manner to
ensure continued personal development and the maintenance of an up to date
knowledge base.
Accurately record all clinical interventions and patient
related activity in line with the organisational policies on record keeping.
Participate in health promotion and informed patient choice
so that these are encouraged and developed to their maximum potential, within
the available resources.
To practice in accordance with organisational policies and
procedures.
Support efforts to ensure effective partnership working
between Health and Social Care colleagues as well as other key services and
agencies.
Supports an effective system of annual appraisal and
personal development plans for all staff within the team in order that the
development needs of both the individual and the team are identified and met.
Support and promote a team culture which actively encourages
empowerment thereby supporting and facilitating change.
Support user/patient involvement and participation in areas
of responsibility.
To participate in clinical supervision.
To contribute in identifying own development needs on an
annual basis in line with the Trusts appraisal scheme and the requirements for
KSF.
To develop a self awareness of interpersonal skills in
relation to cultural values and beliefs of others
Within the boundaries of delegated responsibility and
competency provide care and perform interventions that will contribute to the
delivery of the patients care needs.
Evaluate personal performance in a reflective manner to ensure
continued personal development and the maintenance of an up to date knowledge
base.
Accurately record all clinical interventions and patient
related activity in line with the organisational policies on record keeping.
Clinical Quality
Promote and support the effective implementation of all
Organisational Policies and Procedures.
Support the development and maintenance of a learning
environment within the integrated team that is appropriate for the development
needs of all members.
Participate in health promotion and informed patient choice
so that these are encouraged and developed to their maximum potential, within
the available resources.
Participate in an integrated approach to clinical quality
issues.
Participate in appropriate clinical teaching packages for
staff across both Health and Social Care teams.
To practice in accordance with organisational policies and
procedures.
Resources
Support efforts to ensure effective partnership working
between Health and Social Care colleagues as well as other key services and
agencies.
Supports an effective system of annual appraisal and
personal development plans for all staff within the team in order that the
development needs of both the individual and the team are identified and met.
Support an effective two-way network of communication both
within and without the team that ensures that all members are appropriately
informed of salient community/team issues.
Support and promote a team culture which actively encourages
empowerment thereby supporting and facilitating change.
Support the provision of a high quality, value for money and
effective service within available resources.
Supports the effective utilisation of information technology
systems to ensure the provision of accurate clinical and statistical data.
Support user/patient involvement and participation in areas
of responsibility.
Development
To support an environment that enables the achievement of
the desired philosophy of care through a multi disciplinary/multi agency
approach.
To participate in clinical supervision.
To contribute in identifying own development needs on an
annual basis in line with the Trusts appraisal scheme and the requirements for
KSF.
To develop a self awareness of interpersonal skills in
relation to cultural values and beliefs of others.
The post holder is required to promote the Trusts core
values of care, quality, respect, leadership and achievement by adherence to
the behavioural competencies as detailed on the Trusts website/intranet site
It is the responsibility of all individuals to
comply with infection control policies and to attend any appropriate training.required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide nursing care to patients, their families and carers
following nursing assessment of their health and health related needs,
undertaking a range of clinical care duties.
Demonstrate the ability (with training if necessary) to undertake basic
clinical activities such as venepuncture, simple wound dressings, blood glucose
monitoring (this list is not exhaustive).
Report to a registered nurse any variation in the condition
of the patient that might indicate a change in the patients health status and
subsequently require further assistance.
Within the boundaries of delegated responsibility and
competency provide care and perform interventions that will contribute to the
delivery of the patients care needs.
Evaluate personal performance in a reflective manner to
ensure continued personal development and the maintenance of an up to date
knowledge base.
Accurately record all clinical interventions and patient
related activity in line with the organisational policies on record keeping.
Participate in health promotion and informed patient choice
so that these are encouraged and developed to their maximum potential, within
the available resources.
To practice in accordance with organisational policies and
procedures.
Support efforts to ensure effective partnership working
between Health and Social Care colleagues as well as other key services and
agencies.
Supports an effective system of annual appraisal and
personal development plans for all staff within the team in order that the
development needs of both the individual and the team are identified and met.
Support and promote a team culture which actively encourages
empowerment thereby supporting and facilitating change.
Support user/patient involvement and participation in areas
of responsibility.
To participate in clinical supervision.
To contribute in identifying own development needs on an
annual basis in line with the Trusts appraisal scheme and the requirements for
KSF.
To develop a self awareness of interpersonal skills in
relation to cultural values and beliefs of others
Within the boundaries of delegated responsibility and
competency provide care and perform interventions that will contribute to the
delivery of the patients care needs.
Evaluate personal performance in a reflective manner to ensure
continued personal development and the maintenance of an up to date knowledge
base.
Accurately record all clinical interventions and patient
related activity in line with the organisational policies on record keeping.
Clinical Quality
Promote and support the effective implementation of all
Organisational Policies and Procedures.
Support the development and maintenance of a learning
environment within the integrated team that is appropriate for the development
needs of all members.
Participate in health promotion and informed patient choice
so that these are encouraged and developed to their maximum potential, within
the available resources.
Participate in an integrated approach to clinical quality
issues.
Participate in appropriate clinical teaching packages for
staff across both Health and Social Care teams.
To practice in accordance with organisational policies and
procedures.
Resources
Support efforts to ensure effective partnership working
between Health and Social Care colleagues as well as other key services and
agencies.
Supports an effective system of annual appraisal and
personal development plans for all staff within the team in order that the
development needs of both the individual and the team are identified and met.
Support an effective two-way network of communication both
within and without the team that ensures that all members are appropriately
informed of salient community/team issues.
Support and promote a team culture which actively encourages
empowerment thereby supporting and facilitating change.
Support the provision of a high quality, value for money and
effective service within available resources.
Supports the effective utilisation of information technology
systems to ensure the provision of accurate clinical and statistical data.
Support user/patient involvement and participation in areas
of responsibility.
Development
To support an environment that enables the achievement of
the desired philosophy of care through a multi disciplinary/multi agency
approach.
To participate in clinical supervision.
To contribute in identifying own development needs on an
annual basis in line with the Trusts appraisal scheme and the requirements for
KSF.
To develop a self awareness of interpersonal skills in
relation to cultural values and beliefs of others.
The post holder is required to promote the Trusts core
values of care, quality, respect, leadership and achievement by adherence to
the behavioural competencies as detailed on the Trusts website/intranet site
It is the responsibility of all individuals to
comply with infection control policies and to attend any appropriate training.required
Person Specification
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.
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 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
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.
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
- 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 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
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
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)
