Health Care Assistant - Stannon (General Internal Medicine)
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Support Worker to join our friendly dynamic Team on Stannon ward. Stannon ward is a 32 bedded general internal medical ward. We are looking for a highly motivated individuals who wish to work in this field of specialist care.We are hoping to recruit someone who is compassionate, dedicated and show a willingness to learn and develop skills and knowledge to support high standards of care. Why not come and visit the ward for an informal visit where we can meet you and introduce you to the team.
Please contact Katrina Ladd, Ward Manager via 01752 432931 or email [email protected]
We aim to provide a friendly and professional working environment. Good verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience in a health care setting are essential.
You must be prepared to complete additional competencies and you will be required to work rotational shifts. We do offer flexible working for staff. Burrator ward has the following shift pattern:
Long Day: 07:30-20:00
Night: 19:30 - 08:00
***Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome. ***
***Available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity. (With current line manager's agreement). ***
Main duties of the job
To assist with the delivery of care, planned and assessed by the Registered Nurse and multi-disciplinary team.- To promote and safeguard the well being of patients, their families and colleagues.
- To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the ward and stock control.
- Participate in unit research and audit work to include date collection
- To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose this information.
- To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.
- Report untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies to senior staff
- To be familiar with Trust infection control, decontamination and cleanliness polices.
- To undertake the decontamination and cleaning of department equipment. To participate in department cleaning.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.
If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles.
Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing, care (i.e. washing, mouthcare, toileting, manual handling and mobility), recognising and meeting the specific needs of patients.
- Prioritise own tasks under the direction of registered nurse.
- To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting all changes in patients condition to senior staff.
- To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising, recording and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
- To support nutritional needs of patients by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting on concerns about dietary intake to senior staff.
- An awareness of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
- To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and refer patients to senior staff
- Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registered practitioner.
- To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work area.
- To promote and safeguard the well being of patients, their families and colleagues.
- To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the ward and stock control.
- To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose this information.
- To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.
- Report untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies to senior staff
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria- Demonstrable experience working within a large clinical setting
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrable experience working in a caring environment
- Health & Safety
- Proven knowledge of working with hospital/ clinical based systems
Qualifications
Essential criteria- GCSEs Grade A-D/3-9 in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 1 in Maths and English
- Plus, either NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or HCA UHP Level 2 or definitive evidence of working towards – 75% completed (or equivalent transferable qualification)
- Or, Demonstrable equivalent experience (NVQ Level 2 equivalent) as a Healthcare Assistant in a Band 2 clinical role and agree to undertake the HCA UHP L2 course. Willing to undertake a competency-based assessment at interview.
- Undertake and complete the Care Certificate training programme offered in-house
- Computer literate
- Care Certificate training
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- Effective influencing skills: in general, and with senior health care professionals
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work with national forums, inputting and verifying collated data in a timely and concise manner.
- Ability to manoeuvre medium to heavy loads, which could be in excess of 25kg, in varying locations
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY INCLUDING YOUR JUNK FOLDER.
If you need support with the online application process or require reasonable adjustments with the application and/or interview process please contact the Recruiting Manager for this post.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants about less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We recommend contacting the manager of the role prior to applying and we commit to giving requests full consideration.
We welcome and encourage applicants who identify with all protected characteristics to apply for our roles. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and improves our patients' experience. At UHP we aim to create an inclusive workplace and hospital where everyone feels they belong and included.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Providing false information is an offence & could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal/police action if an applicant is successful.
Please note that if you are successful in your application & accept the position you agree that the Staff Health and Wellbeing Department can access your health records from your current/previous employer in order to check the status of your inoculations & screening tests.This is an automated process & the information will only be used for these purposes prior to your taking up the position with us.
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Unsolicited CVs and Candidate Profiles/Details
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