Job summary
The Homeward Centre is a 25 bedded Rehabilitation unit based at Good Hope Hospital, We provide rehabilitation in an inpatient setting,
helping patients regain strength and everyday skills such as walking or preparing meals following an illness. The overall aim is to maximise
our patients independence. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self motivated Health Care Assistant to join our team who has a passion to provide patient centred holistic care to older adults.
Main duties of the job
The post holder works as part of the ward/ department team under the supervision of
registered nurses and:
Participates in the delivery of patient centred care, maintaining a compassionate
and professional attitude at all times.
Contributes to the ward/department organisation.
Support registered nurses in the provision of caring and safe environment.
Where appropriate to area, Co-ordinate the work of Band 2 Health Care Assistances
when/if they are on duty.
Supervise and assist in the training of Band 2 Health Care Assistances and staff
undertaking work experience placements in health.
The post holder will demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake
specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures,
guidelines and policies. They will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they
have been trained and assessed as competent.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of Trust based
- numeracy & literacy test or provide
- evidence to confirm achievement of
- Maths/English qualifications at Level
- 2 or above.
- * Completion of a competency-based
- workbook or equivalent relevant
- experience to vocational qualification
- at Level 3 i.e. For level 3 this could
- include AS/ A levels, Access to higher
- Education Diploma in health care
- support, Apprenticeships, NVQ Level
- 3, BTEC national Diploma award or
- nationals.
- * Care Certificate or can demonstrate
- prior skills, knowledge and
- experience that meet the 15
- minimum standards described by
- Health Education England (HEE) Skills
- for Health.
- * Internationally educated applicants
- will have to evidence UK ENIC (the UK
- National Information Centre)
- Statements of compatibility
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a
- patient facing clinical support worker
- role providing direct patient care in
- health or social care as part of a
- team.
- * Understanding of the principles of
- safeguarding in relation to this role
- * Ability to demonstrate/ articulate an
- understanding of the role and tasks
- *
- involved and can describe the
- physical and emotional aspects of the
- role and some duties which are
- different to that of a Band 2 Clinical
- Support worker.
- * Can link the Trust values (Kind,
- Connected & Bold) to the role and
- provide examples from personal
- experience which demonstrate
- understanding in relation to the role
- * Can explain why training / education
- and approaches to care need to be
- consistent in relation to safety and
- patient experience.
- * Can demonstrate ability / experience
- in supporting patients holistically.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Flexible approach to shift patterns
- and place of work this may include
- working in different practice settings
- in different locations dependent upon
- service need.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of Trust based
- numeracy & literacy test or provide
- evidence to confirm achievement of
- Maths/English qualifications at Level
- 2 or above.
- * Completion of a competency-based
- workbook or equivalent relevant
- experience to vocational qualification
- at Level 3 i.e. For level 3 this could
- include AS/ A levels, Access to higher
- Education Diploma in health care
- support, Apprenticeships, NVQ Level
- 3, BTEC national Diploma award or
- nationals.
- * Care Certificate or can demonstrate
- prior skills, knowledge and
- experience that meet the 15
- minimum standards described by
- Health Education England (HEE) Skills
- for Health.
- * Internationally educated applicants
- will have to evidence UK ENIC (the UK
- National Information Centre)
- Statements of compatibility
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a
- patient facing clinical support worker
- role providing direct patient care in
- health or social care as part of a
- team.
- * Understanding of the principles of
- safeguarding in relation to this role
- * Ability to demonstrate/ articulate an
- understanding of the role and tasks
- *
- involved and can describe the
- physical and emotional aspects of the
- role and some duties which are
- different to that of a Band 2 Clinical
- Support worker.
- * Can link the Trust values (Kind,
- Connected & Bold) to the role and
- provide examples from personal
- experience which demonstrate
- understanding in relation to the role
- * Can explain why training / education
- and approaches to care need to be
- consistent in relation to safety and
- patient experience.
- * Can demonstrate ability / experience
- in supporting patients holistically.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Flexible approach to shift patterns
- and place of work this may include
- working in different practice settings
- in different locations dependent upon
- service need.
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.
