Job details
| 19 December 2024 |
| £23,615.00 to £25,674.00 per year |
| £23615.00 – £25674.00 a year |
| Full time |
| 26 December 2024 |
| Consett, DH8 0NB |
| NHS Jobs |
| Permanent |
| C9439-24-1246 |
Health Care Assistant Job summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic health care assistant to join our team. As a team we strive towards delivering a high standard of care and this is reflected in the feedback we receive from the patients and relatives who have had experience of being on our ward.
Health Care Assistant Main duties of the job
As a health care assistant on the ward you will be required to assist the qualified staff in providing direct patient care. You must be able to work effectively as part of a team as well as being able to use your initiative when required.
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You will possess good organisational skills and be able to contribute to the development of flexible working arrangements within the team.
We are an elderly rehabilitation ward, promoting independence is paramount in order to get the optimum outcome for the patient.
About us
Overview of your organisation
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 produceALLcertificates 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
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the healthcare assistant on the ward includes:
-taking instructions from the qualified nurse
– delivering personal care to ensure hygiene need are met
-ensuring nutritional needs are met
– assisting with toileting
– carrying out vital observations
-assisting with mobilising patients
-ensuring necessary documentation is kept up to date and recorded accurately.
-communicating with patients, relatives and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills
- Ability to learn new skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for others
Special Skills and 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
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 and 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
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
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
