Job summary
As a Health Care Assistant you will work under direct or indirect supervision of a registerednurse/Nursing Associate. The care you give to patients will be compassionate, caring, andhigh quality. You will recognise your abilities and limitations of your competence and onlycarry out those tasks for which you are trained. As a member of the ward team you willsupport the other staff, act in the best interest of patients and treat everyone with respect.
As a Trust employee you will honour your work commitments, be reliable, trustworthy and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the Skills for Health Code of Conduct. To also include, but not limited to as a non-registered care worker:
o Carrying out assigned tasks as part of clinical team in support of registered nurseso Undertake some aspects of care provision without direct supervision. Ensuring thesafety and wellbeing of patients.o Always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights.o To assist members of the multi-disciplinary team to maintain patient's fundamentalneeds and ensure patient safety.o To carry out duties in support and under supervision of a registered nurse or NursingAssociate.o To participate in direct patient care and other general duties within the clinical areaemployed.o To provide support and leadership to care assistants and assist with a range of bothclinical and non-clinical duties.o To assist with a range of non-clinical duties.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role include, but not limited to as a non-registered care worker:
o Carrying out assigned tasks as part of clinical team in support of registered nurseso Undertake some aspects of care provision without direct supervision. Ensuring thesafety and wellbeing of patients.o Always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through theadoption of person centred care principles.o To assist members of the multi-disciplinary team to maintain patient's fundamentalneeds and ensure patient safety.o To carry out duties in support and under supervision of a registered nurse or NursingAssociate.o To participate in direct patient care and other general duties within the clinical areaemployed.o To provide support and leadership to care assistants and assist with a range of bothclinical and non-clinical duties.o To assist with a range of non-clinical duties.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For full job responsibilities details please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Some of the key tasks, but not limited to as a non-registered care worker, and dependent on the skills required for a clinical area employed within include:
Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first. Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties to deliver agreed plans of care,acting on own initiative. Mentor and support new to care and Health Care Support Workers on the carecertificate and to be a buddy to any new starters. To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and experience an excellentpatient experience whilst using our Trust services, respecting customs, and religiousbeliefs at all times. Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing ofthe individuals. To care for enhanced care observation patients as required, under the TrustsAssessment, Observation and 1:1 Engagement for General Adults, Children andYoung People Policy. This may involve fulfilling the roles and responsibilities of aMental Health Care Assistant delivering enhanced care observation, once MHCArelated training study days have been attended. To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientatedapproach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and otherrelevant guidelines.
Provide support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients:
Assist with fluid and dietary needs of patients including completion of menu cards, thickening fluids (as directed by dietician/care plan), recording intake and output of fluids and solids consumed. As directed to collect specimens from patients and to record all vital signs of apatients. These could include routine observations of weight, blood pressure,temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels. Report anyabnormalities and concerns to a Registered Nurse Recognise when patients are in pain and discomfort and report to a designatedregistrant Nurse/AHP of a patient To undertake venepuncture/cannulation when requested by healthcare professionals(once competency is completed). To undertake catheterisation where competency is completed and applicable in aclinical area of employment.
To complete competencies specific to the post:
To participate and in locally agreed expanded practice protocols where relevant to service need and proportionate to banding, ensuring that any requirements for competencies, audit and evaluation be maintained. This job description forms the basis of the healthcare assistants duties. You should be aware that there might be other specific assigned tasks relevant to a particular area of work.
Important Information for Applicants Requiring Visa Sponsorship:Recent changes to UK immigration rules may affect your eligibility for a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa. Sponsorship may not be possible if:
- The role does not meet the minimum salary threshold set by UKVI
- The role is not included on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)
- The role is below RQF Level 6 (graduate level)
These restrictions may also apply if you are currently on a Graduate Visa and are seeking to switch to a Skilled Worker Visa.
Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full job responsibilities details please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Some of the key tasks, but not limited to as a non-registered care worker, and dependent on the skills required for a clinical area employed within include:
Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first. Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties to deliver agreed plans of care,acting on own initiative. Mentor and support new to care and Health Care Support Workers on the carecertificate and to be a buddy to any new starters. To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and experience an excellentpatient experience whilst using our Trust services, respecting customs, and religiousbeliefs at all times. Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing ofthe individuals. To care for enhanced care observation patients as required, under the TrustsAssessment, Observation and 1:1 Engagement for General Adults, Children andYoung People Policy. This may involve fulfilling the roles and responsibilities of aMental Health Care Assistant delivering enhanced care observation, once MHCArelated training study days have been attended. To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientatedapproach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and otherrelevant guidelines.
Provide support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients:
Assist with fluid and dietary needs of patients including completion of menu cards, thickening fluids (as directed by dietician/care plan), recording intake and output of fluids and solids consumed. As directed to collect specimens from patients and to record all vital signs of apatients. These could include routine observations of weight, blood pressure,temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels. Report anyabnormalities and concerns to a Registered Nurse Recognise when patients are in pain and discomfort and report to a designatedregistrant Nurse/AHP of a patient To undertake venepuncture/cannulation when requested by healthcare professionals(once competency is completed). To undertake catheterisation where competency is completed and applicable in aclinical area of employment.
To complete competencies specific to the post:
To participate and in locally agreed expanded practice protocols where relevant to service need and proportionate to banding, ensuring that any requirements for competencies, audit and evaluation be maintained. This job description forms the basis of the healthcare assistants duties. You should be aware that there might be other specific assigned tasks relevant to a particular area of work.
Important Information for Applicants Requiring Visa Sponsorship:Recent changes to UK immigration rules may affect your eligibility for a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa. Sponsorship may not be possible if:
- The role does not meet the minimum salary threshold set by UKVI
- The role is not included on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)
- The role is below RQF Level 6 (graduate level)
These restrictions may also apply if you are currently on a Graduate Visa and are seeking to switch to a Skilled Worker Visa.
Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work full shift patterns, including early/late/night shifts and weekends and bank holidays
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of dealing with the general public
- Care Certificate
- Experience in a UK care setting
Desirable
- Experience on a hospital ward
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Basic numeracy and literacy
- Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from staff
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of general education, eg GCSE's or equivalent functional skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work full shift patterns, including early/late/night shifts and weekends and bank holidays
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of dealing with the general public
- Care Certificate
- Experience in a UK care setting
Desirable
- Experience on a hospital ward
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Basic numeracy and literacy
- Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from staff
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of general education, eg GCSE's or equivalent functional skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
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.
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.
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).
