Job summary
Ward 9 is a 38-bedded Acute ward that specialises in Respiratory medicine. We look after COPD, Asthma, Lung Cancer patients and patients with chest drains to name a few.
Please note that this vacancy is for a Part Time, 23 hours per week position.
We are looking for compassionate, hardworking, reliable staff to join our dynamic team.
Please note this is a front facing clinical role where a high level of spoken and written English language is required. Please do not use AI software for completion of your application for this role.
You currently must be in the UK and have current experience of working in a UK Healthcare setting as an HCA.
Main duties of the job
As a Health Care Assistant you will work under direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse/Nursing Associate.
The care you give to patients will be compassionate, caring, and high quality.
You will recognise your abilities and limitations of your competence and only carry out those tasks for which you are trained.
As a member of the ward team you will support 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.
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 refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Some of the core tasks required for the role include:
- To undertake agreed clinical activities including collection of urine and faecal samples, swabs, recording of fluid intake/output, changing of stomas and urine drainage bags, catheter care, recording of pulse/temperature/blood pressure/saturations and patient The National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) scoring, and to advise the registrant nurse of any changes in a patients condition.
- To care for enhanced care observation patients (1:1) or bay-based observation as required.
- To provide support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients.
- To assist patients to eat and drink as required, assisting in menu selection and being aware of special diets and cultural requirements.
- To enable and assist patients to maintain their personal hygiene.
- To contribute to the safe movement of patients, using equipment to mobilise and move patients, after mobility assessment, to ensure patient comfort.
Elements of the Job Description and the Person Specification may be screened at interview. We reserve the right to terminate the interview if it is felt these are not met.
Please also note that it is a mandatory requirement, for those who do not have a Care Certificate, to complete a self-assessment form that is attached to this vacancy. Failure to complete and return this document 48 hours prior to your interview will delay the recruitment process or prevent your offer from being issued.
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 details please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Some of the core tasks required for the role include:
- To undertake agreed clinical activities including collection of urine and faecal samples, swabs, recording of fluid intake/output, changing of stomas and urine drainage bags, catheter care, recording of pulse/temperature/blood pressure/saturations and patient The National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) scoring, and to advise the registrant nurse of any changes in a patients condition.
- To care for enhanced care observation patients (1:1) or bay-based observation as required.
- To provide support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients.
- To assist patients to eat and drink as required, assisting in menu selection and being aware of special diets and cultural requirements.
- To enable and assist patients to maintain their personal hygiene.
- To contribute to the safe movement of patients, using equipment to mobilise and move patients, after mobility assessment, to ensure patient comfort.
Elements of the Job Description and the Person Specification may be screened at interview. We reserve the right to terminate the interview if it is felt these are not met.
Please also note that it is a mandatory requirement, for those who do not have a Care Certificate, to complete a self-assessment form that is attached to this vacancy. Failure to complete and return this document 48 hours prior to your interview will delay the recruitment process or prevent your offer from being issued.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of general education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy.
- Relevant L3 qualification/apprenticeship in health care or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality employed e.g. medical/surgery area
- 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
- 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 and Knowledge
Essential
- 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.
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision
- Understanding of the requirements of patient confidentiality
- Good hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing etc.)
- Knowledge of hospital systems
- Punctual and reliable
- Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures.
Desirable
- Associate mentor course to support learners
Special Requirements
Essential
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
- Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns, internal rotation to day and 8 NA6 - Matched January 2025 night duty and unsocial hours (where applicable) according to service needs employed within
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of general education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy.
- Relevant L3 qualification/apprenticeship in health care or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality employed e.g. medical/surgery area
- 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
- 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 and Knowledge
Essential
- 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.
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision
- Understanding of the requirements of patient confidentiality
- Good hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing etc.)
- Knowledge of hospital systems
- Punctual and reliable
- Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures.
Desirable
- Associate mentor course to support learners
Special Requirements
Essential
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
- Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns, internal rotation to day and 8 NA6 - Matched January 2025 night duty and unsocial hours (where applicable) according to service needs employed within
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.
