Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, full time Band 3 Healthcare Assistant. The candidates are expected to have experience for 1 year in a hospital environment dealing with the general public. You need to be flexible and able to rotate your shifts to cover days, nights and weekends.
This is a great opportunity for Care Assistants to take more responsibility and a role in the stroke rehab environment at Wexham Park Hospital.
The stroke rehab unit is a 25 bedded busy unit looking after patients with various medical conditions but mainly stroke rehab patients
Main duties of the job
You will be working with the nursing and multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality patient care to patients and relatives.
You will be supporting the nursing staff in ensuring the all the documentation is up to date. Dementia care and acute care skills are essential.
Reporting any changes in a patient's condition and making sure your area is kept safe.
Essential skills needed are venepuncture, cannulation and catheterization. Being familiar with EPIC is desirable.
The role also involves mentoring new staff members (Care Assistants).
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 details please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Some of the core requirements for the role include:
- To provide professional, competent basic nursing care to patients andrelatives without direct supervision.
- To competently undertake basic, agreed clinical activities without direct supervision.
- To prioritise own workload and make independent minor decisions.
- To provide Health Education and Promotion to both patients and relatives.
- To provide basic wound care following training under senior supervision until evidence of competency has been demonstrated, including aseptic technique and obtaining wound swabs correctly and application of slings and tub grip.
- To provide the extended role of applying Plaster of Paris under seniorsupervision following completion of training and evidence of competency.
- To undertake venepuncture and cannulation duties under senior supervision following completion of training and evidence of competency.
- To process blood samples through POC machines.
- To ensure blood results are signed by medical staff.
- Assist in the discharge planning.
- To assist patients with hygiene needs while maintaining patient dignity.
- To promote good hand washing technique in conjunction with infection control policies/protocols.
- To accurately record patient observations and report findings to the qualified named nurse.
- Accurately record ECGs on completion of training and report back to the qualified named nurse following interpretation by doctor.
- Assist named nurse with care of the bereaved following completion of training.
- To provide support to all colleagues both senior and junior staff.
- To act as a role model to junior staff and learners in the emergency department environment on completion of training.
- Work in collaboration with all members of the multi-disciplinary care team and promote good working relationships (including police, ambulance, OT, physiotherapists, doctors, speciality nurses and social services).
- To raise all safeguarding issues to the nurse in charge.
- To observe all health and safety regulations and to keep updated in training in accordance with the Trust policies.
- To be part responsible for own development and undertake update training to meet demands of the post.
- To adhere to the Trust recommendations regarding PREP.
- Ensure effective communication to promote smooth transition between speciality units/wards and safely escort patients between care environments and wards.
- Produce clear and factual documentation to the standards of the Record Keeping Act and demonstrate excellent telephone communication skills and messenger service.
- To COVID swab patients at the earliest time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Some of the core requirements for the role include:
- To provide professional, competent basic nursing care to patients andrelatives without direct supervision.
- To competently undertake basic, agreed clinical activities without direct supervision.
- To prioritise own workload and make independent minor decisions.
- To provide Health Education and Promotion to both patients and relatives.
- To provide basic wound care following training under senior supervision until evidence of competency has been demonstrated, including aseptic technique and obtaining wound swabs correctly and application of slings and tub grip.
- To provide the extended role of applying Plaster of Paris under seniorsupervision following completion of training and evidence of competency.
- To undertake venepuncture and cannulation duties under senior supervision following completion of training and evidence of competency.
- To process blood samples through POC machines.
- To ensure blood results are signed by medical staff.
- Assist in the discharge planning.
- To assist patients with hygiene needs while maintaining patient dignity.
- To promote good hand washing technique in conjunction with infection control policies/protocols.
- To accurately record patient observations and report findings to the qualified named nurse.
- Accurately record ECGs on completion of training and report back to the qualified named nurse following interpretation by doctor.
- Assist named nurse with care of the bereaved following completion of training.
- To provide support to all colleagues both senior and junior staff.
- To act as a role model to junior staff and learners in the emergency department environment on completion of training.
- Work in collaboration with all members of the multi-disciplinary care team and promote good working relationships (including police, ambulance, OT, physiotherapists, doctors, speciality nurses and social services).
- To raise all safeguarding issues to the nurse in charge.
- To observe all health and safety regulations and to keep updated in training in accordance with the Trust policies.
- To be part responsible for own development and undertake update training to meet demands of the post.
- To adhere to the Trust recommendations regarding PREP.
- Ensure effective communication to promote smooth transition between speciality units/wards and safely escort patients between care environments and wards.
- Produce clear and factual documentation to the standards of the Record Keeping Act and demonstrate excellent telephone communication skills and messenger service.
- To COVID swab patients at the earliest time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of general education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent Functional skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
- Relevant t L3 qualification /apprenticeship in Health care or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality employed (e.g. Medical/Surgery area or Operating Dept. Practice for posts in Theatre)
- Willingness to work towards and complete the Senior Healthcare Support Worker level 3 apprenticeship
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- AMU experience for at least 1 year
- Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting
- Experience of taking clinical observations
- Customer care experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within speciality area
- Previous experience of supporting new starters, including inducting them to the clinical environment, supporting with competency and care certificate completion
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Venepuncture, Cannulation and Catheterisation
- Knowledge of care and related procedures to area
- Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker
- Ability to cope with change
- Moderate IT skills
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication. Able to communicate respectfully verbally and in writing.
- Ability to undertake venepuncture and/or Cannulation (or willingness to complete competency once in post)
- Proven ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative
- Able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic /sensitive approach, and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients
- Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures
- Demonstrate ability to manage priorities under pressure.
- Proven ability to adapt to new ideas, knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of hospital systems
Desirable
- Familiar with EPIC
- Associate mentor course to support learners
Special requirement
Essential
- Able to work flexible shifts, night, weekends, and bank holidays as required.
- Ability to carry out assigned task effectively in a busy and changing environment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Desirable
- Able to work fixed nights or fixed days negotiable.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of general education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent Functional skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
- Relevant t L3 qualification /apprenticeship in Health care or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality employed (e.g. Medical/Surgery area or Operating Dept. Practice for posts in Theatre)
- Willingness to work towards and complete the Senior Healthcare Support Worker level 3 apprenticeship
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- AMU experience for at least 1 year
- Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting
- Experience of taking clinical observations
- Customer care experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within speciality area
- Previous experience of supporting new starters, including inducting them to the clinical environment, supporting with competency and care certificate completion
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Venepuncture, Cannulation and Catheterisation
- Knowledge of care and related procedures to area
- Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker
- Ability to cope with change
- Moderate IT skills
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication. Able to communicate respectfully verbally and in writing.
- Ability to undertake venepuncture and/or Cannulation (or willingness to complete competency once in post)
- Proven ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative
- Able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic /sensitive approach, and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients
- Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures
- Demonstrate ability to manage priorities under pressure.
- Proven ability to adapt to new ideas, knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of hospital systems
Desirable
- Familiar with EPIC
- Associate mentor course to support learners
Special requirement
Essential
- Able to work flexible shifts, night, weekends, and bank holidays as required.
- Ability to carry out assigned task effectively in a busy and changing environment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Desirable
- Able to work fixed nights or fixed days negotiable.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust
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).
