• Job Description

  Req#: C9439-24-0136?language=en&page=1078&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust are seeking motivated, dynamic Healthcare Assistants to join our team, who will complement our current experienced and specialist workforce, who are passionate about providing optimal care for our patients

  Please note there will be a Recruitment Day Saturday 16th March 2024 at Darlington Memorial Hospital and you will need to be available for the whole day. The Recruitment day will include information on the role of a HCA, information on the Trust, Panel Interview and Recruitment checks. Please ensure you have full ID documents available to bring with you. Full ID information can be found on the document in supporting information and you must prepare for the day by sourcing references to cover the last 3 years (email address of employers). you must also provide certificates to match the person spec and will need to provide these on the day

  It is a requirement that you complete any recruitment checks on the day

  We have a variety of roles available including bank (for those with care experience)

  Please note this vacancy will close when we reach maximum capacity for the venue

  Main duties of the job

  Our Trust is looking for Healthcare Assistants who are able to work effectively in a variety of different settings, wards and departments as part of a multi-disciplinary team, who are committed to demonstrating our Trusts values

  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

  To be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually need to be paid at least £25,600 per year

  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.

  At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.

  We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

  Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

  Date posted

  08 February 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

  C9439-24-0136

  Job locations

  Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

  Hollyhurst Road

  Darlington

  County Durham

  DL3 6HX

  
  

  University Hospital Of North Durham

  North Road

  Durham

  DH1 5TW

  
  

  Bishop Auckland General Hospital

  Cockton Hill Road

  Bishop Auckland

  County Durham

  DL14 6AD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached within County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached within County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust

  Person Specification

  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

  Experience

  Essential

  • Computer skills
  • Ability to learn new skills

  Desirable

  • Previous experience in caring for others

  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

  Special Skills & 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

  Person Specification

  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

  Experience

  Essential

  • Computer skills
  • Ability to learn new skills

  Desirable

  • Previous experience in caring for others

  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

  Special Skills & 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

  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

  Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

  Hollyhurst Road

  Darlington

  County Durham

  DL3 6HX

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

  Hollyhurst Road

  Darlington

  County Durham

  DL3 6HX

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

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