• Job Description

  Req#: C9439-24-0601?language=en&page=637&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post

  If you are new to care you must complete a care certificate when you commence employment with CDDFT and be paid band 2 until completion. (we cannot offer sponsorship for New to care applicants)

  We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic Health Care assistants to join our team on a 32 bedded Acute stroke ward at UHND.

  Do you have a passion for helping people and enjoy fast pace environments? 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.

  Within the stroke ward we strive towards delivering a high standard of care to each and every patient we have the privilege to care for. Our nurses and healthcare assistants make this happen and we would love to hear from you if you believe that you have your own individual strengths and qualities to add to our team.

  Main duties of the job

  We are looking for highly motivated, hardworking health care assistants to join our team who strive to deliver excellent care.

  As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist individual patients with elements of basic nursing care and the implementation of programs of care under the direction of a registered nurse and contribute to the on-going support of patients and their relatives.

  You should be able to demonstrate excellent caring and people skills.

  You must also demonstrate a good verbal and written command of English, along with excellent communication/ interpersonal skills and a reasonable level of numeracy.

  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 £23,200, 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

  Date posted

  03 June 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £22,383 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  C9439-24-0601

  Job locations

  University Hospital Of North Durham

  North Road

  Durham

  DH1 5TW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.

  Person Specification

  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.

  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.

  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.

  Person Specification

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  University Hospital Of North Durham

  North Road

  Durham

  DH1 5TW

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  University Hospital Of North Durham

  North Road

  Durham

  DH1 5TW

  
  

  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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