Healthcare Assistant

Job responsibilities

To fulfil the associate worker role in assisting the named nurse to co-ordinate patents package of care whilst admitted to the unit.

Carry out clinical procedures as required following competency training.

Input into the writing and delivery of individuals specific are plans, highlighting any issues at the earliest opportunity

Carry out assigned tasks in delivering and supporting direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse to ensure delivery of patient care, at times without direct supervision.

To assist patients with activities of daily living whilst encouraging independence.

To monitor and record patients clinical observations, as required.

To assist with patient nutritional requirements according to the individual needs, including artificial feeding and assisting individuals with significant dysphagia issues.

To assist in the maintenance of up to date, comprehensive and accurate records in accordance with current legal requirements.

To assist in the admission and discharge of patients.

Report observed changes in the patients physical/psychological needs and participate in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records to ensure effective communication.

Support individuals to access community facilities, at times without direct supervision according to individual need.

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records in accordance with NCH&C policy.

Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Involvement as required in the risk assessment and review process.

Co-operate and maintain good relationships with other disciplines to maximise patient care provision.

Maintain good relationships and an empathetic approach to patients, carers and relatives.

Have a clear understanding of CQC outcomes and assist in ensuring these are achieved.

Take responsibility for maintenance of up-to-date practice by attendance and active participation at staff meetings, supervision sessions and attending/completing all mandatory training.

Be involved in the induction of new staff and students

Assist with data collection and audit as required

Maintain a flexible approach to the role to meet the needs of the service

Qualifications

Essential

• 3 GCSE's A-C equivalent including English
• Ability to speak and write English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements
• NVQ level 2 in relevant subject area

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 in relevant subject area

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supporting individuals with a learning disability
• Demonstrate a clear insight into the role

Desirable

• Experience of supporting individuals with complex healthcare needs and non-verbal communication

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Effective communication skills, including non-verbal skills
• Commitment to supporting individuals with a learning disability to be as independent as they are able to and promoting choice
• Good observational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Highly motivated
• Adaptive to change
• Ability to work under pressure in an ever-changing environment
• Ability to work at times without direct supervision

Desirable

• Knowledge of current issues/priorities within learning disabilities

Communication

Essential

• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication
• Good electronic communication skills
• Ability to use alternative communication methods with non-verbal patients
• Effective communication with family

Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)

Essential

• Passionate about providing high standard care
• Caring and compassionate
• Works effectively within the team
• Recognises own limitations
• Non-judgemental
• Self-motivating
• Self-organising
• Empathy
• Flexible to meet individual need
• Resilience

Other

Essential

• The post is a 24-hour rotation
• Patients require full support due to their level of disability
• Role can be physically demanding
• Enhanced DBS check required
• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Proactive approach to personal development
• Engaging with team members and students to embed evidence based best practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).