Job summary
The States of Guernsey are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join Corbiere Ward.Corbiere Ward is a 20 bedded unit that provides nursing care for people living with dementia whos needs cannot be met at home or in a community care setting.The post holder will be required to carry out a wide range of duties under the direction of a registered nurse, with minimal supervision.
They will ensure high quality individualised care is delivered to service users living with advanced dementia and other mental health diagnoses, maintaining privacy and dignity. The post holder will demonstrate skills to new or less experienced members of staff and participate in ward-based induction and orientation programmes.
They are responsible for ensuring that all their mandatory and statutory training is current. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the principles of our CARE values.
Main duties of the job
Corbiere Ward is a 20 bedded unit that provides nursing care for people living with dementia whos needs cannot be met at home or in a community care setting.
The post holder will be required to carry out a wide range of duties under the direction of a registered nurse, with minimal supervision.
They will ensure high quality individualised care is delivered to service users living with advanced dementia and other mental health diagnoses, maintaining privacy and dignity.
The post holder will demonstrate skills to new or less experienced members of staff and participate in ward-based induction and orientation programmes.
They are responsible for ensuring that all their mandatory and statutory training is current. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the principles of our CARE values.
About us
The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.
Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.
We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.
As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support patients/service users in undertaking activities
of daily living within care plans.
To monitor and report changes in patient/service user s
presentation to the staff member in charge and take appropriate action.
To follow all
relevant policies and procedures.
To report issues of concern in line with policy and contribute to any Quality and Safety
processes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support patients/service users in undertaking activities
of daily living within care plans.
To monitor and report changes in patient/service user s
presentation to the staff member in charge and take appropriate action.
To follow all
relevant policies and procedures.
To report issues of concern in line with policy and contribute to any Quality and Safety
processes.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of HSCs CARE Values
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- Punctual and reliable
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to organise own work
- Ability to work well within a team
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative
- Good level of literacy and numeracy
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of HSCs CARE Values
-
- Punctual and reliable
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to organise own work
- Ability to work well within a team
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative
- Good level of literacy and numeracy
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
