Health Care Assistant Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to work within the East Lancashire District Nursing Team.
The Health Care Assistant role involves working autonomously with the support of the wider team to deliver planned care, and successful candidates will be able to demonstrate good problem-solving skills, adaptability and resilience at interview. Training and development support will be provided with a dedicated mentor and competency framework in place to ensure that the post holder is secure and confident in their role.
Ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service. This a 7-day service, including weekends and Bank Holidays
Please note that the base, hours and work pattern of this post will be discussed with the successful applicant, and appropriate arrangements made.
We promote flexible working opportunities to help meet work life balance.
Health Care Assistant Main duties
The Health Care Assistant will work as a member of the District Nurse Service and assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of health care to patients within a variety of settings. The post holder will be expected to be involved with phlebotomy.
Main duties-
- Continue to develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks and will report to a registered practitioner.
- Provide assistance within unscheduled care services and contribute to the delivery and evaluation of care and interventions.
- interventions Carry out allcompetently and to a high standard as delegated by the registered practitioners in line with own scope of practice.
- Take responsibility for maintaining and developing own clinical competence within the workplace.
Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle is essential
Working for our organisation as Health Care Assistant
Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.
We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
The District Nursing Service provides a supportive environment and provides staff with many professional development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also find out more information by visiting our Trust website www.elht.nhs.uk and by watching the videos within the below link;
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Functional Skills in English and Maths, (Level 1 or equivalent) at interview assessment
- National Care Certificate
Desirable criteria
- Level 2 or Level 3 In Health and Social Care Subject (or willingness to work towards)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in a health care environment
- Evidence of working as a member of a team
- Understands nature of the HCA role and responsibilities
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a customer focused environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understands concept of Confidentiality and standards of conduct and care
- Willingness to undertake additional training and development in post
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service.
- Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
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FAQs) about the health care assistant job role
General FAQs
- What is a healthcare assistant?
- What are the typical duties of a healthcare assistant?
- What qualifications are required to become a healthcare assistant?
- What skills and qualities are essential for a healthcare assistant?
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Interview FAQs
- Why do you want to become a healthcare assistant?
- What experience do you have in caring for others?
- How would you handle a difficult or challenging patient?
- Can you describe a time when you provided excellent patient care?
- How do you stay up-to-date with healthcare advancements and best practices?
- How do you handle stress and pressure in a demanding work environment?
- Can you give an example of a time when you had to work as part of a team?
- How do you prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively?
Additional FAQs
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