• Job Description

  Req#: C9439-24-1206?language=en&page=655&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Please note this advert will close when sufficient applications have been received

  Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity. We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic Health Care Assistant to join our friendly team working on our 24 bedded Complex Frailty Unit at Bishop Auckland Hospital.

  Do you have a passion for helping people and enjoy working in a fast pace environment? Are you compassionate and keen to learn? Do you enjoy being part of a strong, positive team? If so, this could be your opportunity to join our friendly, supportive team here within the Complex Frailty Unit at

  Bishop Auckland Hospital.

  We strive towards delivering a high standard of care to each and every patient. Our Health Care Assistants help make this happen. We would love to hear from you if you belive that you have the qualities and skills necessary to enhance our team.

  Main duties of the job

  To assist the qualified nursing staff, under their supervision, in providing a high quality, comprehensive and compassionate nursing service to all patients and users, ensuring a high standard of patient care is maintained in a clean and safe environment which promotes dignity, privacy and respect. You should demonstrate excellent caring and people skills. You must also demonstrate a good verbal and written command of English, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  Under appropriate supervision (direct or indirect), the post-holder will assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurse, including providing clinical care and performing a range of diagnostic tests and other extended skills.

  About us

  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 produce ALL certificates 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

  From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, 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

  Date posted

  27 November 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £23,615 to £25,674 a year pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  C9439-24-1206

  Job locations

  Bishop Auckland General Hospital

  Cockton Hill Road

  Bishop Auckland

  County Durham

  DL14 6AD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To contribute to the care planning process involving and informing patients and where appropriate their carers.

  Organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to patient care

  Liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of care programs

  To recognise and act upon deterioration in a patients condition informing a Registered Nurse of action taken

  To assess patients level of dependence in meeting personal care needs and ensure appropriate assistance is given

  To discuss with patients strategies to maximize independence

  To keep accurate and timely written records of care delivered and patient progression

  To assist medical staff and registered nurses in carrying out invasive procedures

  To take responsibility for ongoing education and their personal development plan

  To welcome patients to the unit, and facilitate patient transport needs to and from hospital

  To assist in the admitting of patients to the ward, including recording these on clinical systems, recording base-line observations.

  To provide care to patients following instructions within the Care Plan or Pathway

  To carry out clinical skills relevant to the unit which may include phlebotomy, recording ECGs, recording blood glucose, performing MRSA screening and monitoring/removal of IV cannulas

  To assist the clinical team with documentation of care entry

  To demonstrate competence in accurate recording of clinical observations

  To recognise abnormal recordings or changes with the patients condition and report to registered nurse

  To act as chaperone when necessary

  provide and support patients with hygiene needs

  To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging patients ensuring return of property and preparation of bed space for next patient

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To contribute to the care planning process involving and informing patients and where appropriate their carers.

  Organise, prioritise and adjust own workload in relation to patient care

  Liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of care programs

  To recognise and act upon deterioration in a patients condition informing a Registered Nurse of action taken

  To assess patients level of dependence in meeting personal care needs and ensure appropriate assistance is given

  To discuss with patients strategies to maximize independence

  To keep accurate and timely written records of care delivered and patient progression

  To assist medical staff and registered nurses in carrying out invasive procedures

  To take responsibility for ongoing education and their personal development plan

  To welcome patients to the unit, and facilitate patient transport needs to and from hospital

  To assist in the admitting of patients to the ward, including recording these on clinical systems, recording base-line observations.

  To provide care to patients following instructions within the Care Plan or Pathway

  To carry out clinical skills relevant to the unit which may include phlebotomy, recording ECGs, recording blood glucose, performing MRSA screening and monitoring/removal of IV cannulas

  To assist the clinical team with documentation of care entry

  To demonstrate competence in accurate recording of clinical observations

  To recognise abnormal recordings or changes with the patients condition and report to registered nurse

  To act as chaperone when necessary

  provide and support patients with hygiene needs

  To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging patients ensuring return of property and preparation of bed space for next patient

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Computer skills
  • Ability to learn new skills

  Desirable

  • Previous experience in caring for others

  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

  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 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

  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

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Computer skills
  • Ability to learn new skills

  Desirable

  • Previous experience in caring for others

  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

  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 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

  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.

  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).

  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.

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bishop Auckland General Hospital

  Cockton Hill Road

  Bishop Auckland

  County Durham

  DL14 6AD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bishop Auckland General Hospital

  Cockton Hill Road

  Bishop Auckland

  County Durham

  DL14 6AD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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