Healthcare Assistant - MIU

First Community Health and Care

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 3 HCA to join a team of happy and enthusiastic staff at the Minor Injury Unit at Caterham Dene Hospital.

The Caterham Minor Injury Unit is situated at Caterham Dene Community Hospital the unit is nurse-led, providing a service for the treatment of patients presenting with minor injuries and minor medical conditions. It is open 365 days a year from 8am to 8pm.

The post is full time but we would consider a job share.

If you would like to come and look around the unit or have any questions email nicola.parker@nhs.net or call 07483049415.

Successful candidates will be contacted within one week of the closing date and we have scheduled interviews for 6 January 2025.

There is free parking on site.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant must have experience in wound dressing and management, performing patient observations including neurological observations and diagnostic testing.

Ideally you will have skills in applying all types of splints, including basic casting and various supports and treatments for patients.

We have a wound dressing clinic that offers follow up dressing appointments from MIU and sees patients that Practice Nurses are unable to give an appointment to.

About us

Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)

First Community is a staff owned social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.

First Community is a great place to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension, flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.

Please talk to us before applying or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the role.

At First Community we welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.

Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.

Date posted

29 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year +5% HCAS per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9078-FC1008

Job locations

The Caterham Dene Hospital

Church Road

Caterham

Surrey

CR3 5RA

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality, individual care to patients attending the Caterham Minor Injury Unit (MIU) and Wound Dressing Clinic, reflecting the philosophy of First Community Health and Care.

The role of the Healthcare Assistant is mainly task/service orientated, involving direct and indirect care of the patient and support to trained members of staff within the MIU nurse led team.

You will be expected to manage patients on your own with support from senior staff whilst working collaboratively within the team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedure. To undertake daily checks of equipment and stock.

When completing your application please refer to both the Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality, individual care to patients attending the Caterham Minor Injury Unit (MIU) and Wound Dressing Clinic, reflecting the philosophy of First Community Health and Care.

The role of the Healthcare Assistant is mainly task/service orientated, involving direct and indirect care of the patient and support to trained members of staff within the MIU nurse led team.

When completing your application please refer to both the Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under supporting documents.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to effectively manage own time and prioritise own workload

Desirable

Understands the importance of managing stock levels

Skills

Essential

Wound care skills
Record Vital signs

Desirable

Plastering / Splint application.
Simple wound closure
Blood glucose monitor / urinalysis

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of general education including English Language & Maths GCSE or equivalent.

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience and training/development.

Other

Essential

Ability to recognise own limitations
Able to use own initiative

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in an Emergency Department / Urgent Treatment Centre / Minor Injury Unit / GP Practice.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to effectively manage own time and prioritise own workload

Desirable

Understands the importance of managing stock levels

Skills

Essential

Wound care skills
Record Vital signs

Desirable

Plastering / Splint application.
Simple wound closure
Blood glucose monitor / urinalysis

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of general education including English Language & Maths GCSE or equivalent.

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience and training/development.

Other

Essential

Ability to recognise own limitations
Able to use own initiative

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in an Emergency Department / Urgent Treatment Centre / Minor Injury Unit / GP Practice.

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.