Job summary
Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust Temporary Worker Service (TWS) are looking for bank Health Care Assistants to join our well established teams, both in in patient and community settings.
Please note for a community post previous community experience is essential.
Please also provide confirmation within your supporting statement whether you wish to be considered for a community or inpatient role within the TWS.
Please note that this is a Bank "As & When Required" opportunity and therefore there is no guarantee of work at any time.
Also that the closing date given is a guide, so we do advise you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
Experience of working in a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential. To be motivated, enthusiastic, possess good communication skills, and organised with a positive and flexible attitude to work. You would be expected to work as part of a team and would support qualified nursing staff to care for patients. Ideally you will have some caring experience and be able to adapt to changing working practices.
- Implement care for patients on the Unit as defined by the individualised care-plan.
- Provide a high standard of direct care for patients in line with the ward philosophy.
- To communicate verbally and in writing care given and observations of patient's conditions under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- To assist and encourage patients with their nutritional needs, physical comfort, personal hygiene and appearance.
- To report any concerns with regard to patients, colleagues and the ward environment to the Registered Nurse, Sister/Charge Nurse or Senior Nurse.
- To assist with maintaining the ward environment in a manner that promotes the therapeutic and health needs of patients, carers and visitors.
About us
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Apply competency based treatment techniques/care to patients with specific conditions under the supervision of a qualified practitioner, following a prescribed treatment/care plan.
- To maintain confidentiality and dignity at all times.
- Ensure patient records are completed for each episode of care using the Trust IT systems.
- Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals.
- Be responsible for ensuring equipment is used safely, following relevant training, and that it is maintained appropriately.
- To contribute to health promotion initiatives.
- Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of consent, and gain consent as appropriate following organisational policies.
- Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.
- Supporting once trained the assessment and treatment of patients where accuracy is important, e.g. taking blood sugars, venepuncture, supervising transfers, passive exercises and documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Apply competency based treatment techniques/care to patients with specific conditions under the supervision of a qualified practitioner, following a prescribed treatment/care plan.
- To maintain confidentiality and dignity at all times.
- Ensure patient records are completed for each episode of care using the Trust IT systems.
- Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals.
- Be responsible for ensuring equipment is used safely, following relevant training, and that it is maintained appropriately.
- To contribute to health promotion initiatives.
- Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of consent, and gain consent as appropriate following organisational policies.
- Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.
- Supporting once trained the assessment and treatment of patients where accuracy is important, e.g. taking blood sugars, venepuncture, supervising transfers, passive exercises and documentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths, minimum of Grade C or equivalent qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing face to face with members of the public
- Recent experience of working within a care setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a community setting
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Highly motivated
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Tact & diplomacy
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational & reporting skills
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Be a team player
- Responds positively to change
- Adaptable to meet service needs
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Be able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Have basic IT and standard keyboard skills
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively using the English Language in both verbal and written forms
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths, minimum of Grade C or equivalent qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing face to face with members of the public
- Recent experience of working within a care setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a community setting
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Highly motivated
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Tact & diplomacy
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational & reporting skills
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Be a team player
- Responds positively to change
- Adaptable to meet service needs
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Be able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
- Have basic IT and standard keyboard skills
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively using the English Language in both verbal and written forms
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
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).
