Job summary
The Medical Day Case Unit here at Chesterfield Royal is looking for a dynamic forward thinking Care Support Worker to join our fabulous nursing team.
As a Care Support Worker on the unit you will support the nursing team, enabling them to offer the best care to our patients. You will also support the patients attending the unit ensuring that the best care is given whilst they are with us.
The hours are 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday, part time would be considered dependent on number of hours required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the team on Medical Day Case Unit to provide excellent care to patients who attend the unit. You will be responsible for welcoming patients into the unit and support their holistic needs during their time on the unit, observation monitoring and recoding and undertake venepuncture and cannulation when required.
About us
The Healthcare Assistant is a vital role within our organisation. Leading the Chesterfield Way supports the Trust's objectives and ambitions - and sets out the behaviours and characteristics that leaders are expected to adopt and that all staff can role model, to make the Trust an even better place to work; and to support the best possible care for patients. It provides a framework for leadership and supports individual progression through appraisal, career progression and personal development
Job description
Job responsibilities
To demonstrate a caring approach to patients, relatives and work so that a patients dignity and respect is always maintained.
To act in line with the Trusts CARE values.To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.To actively participate in the staff appraisal process.To be familiar with relevant Operational, Personnel, Health and Safety Policies and procedures,including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and Alcohol.It is the responsibility of every employee to actively help the Trust prevent and control infection by washing their hands effectively, carrying out their duties in a way which minimises infection, attending appropriate training and maintaining up to date knowledge and skills in infection control and prevention as relevant to their post.
See job description and person specifics for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To demonstrate a caring approach to patients, relatives and work so that a patients dignity and respect is always maintained.
To act in line with the Trusts CARE values.To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.To actively participate in the staff appraisal process.To be familiar with relevant Operational, Personnel, Health and Safety Policies and procedures,including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and Alcohol.It is the responsibility of every employee to actively help the Trust prevent and control infection by washing their hands effectively, carrying out their duties in a way which minimises infection, attending appropriate training and maintaining up to date knowledge and skills in infection control and prevention as relevant to their post.
See job description and person specifics for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Education to GCSE standard including Maths and English
- QCF Level 2 in Clinical Healthcare or willingness to completed within 12 months
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- NVQ Care Qualification
- Health Care related training ie First aid, Moving & Handling
Experience
Essential
- Understands the need for Confidentiality
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients, relatives/ carers
Desirable
- Experience in a NHS healthcare setting
- Experience in a surgical/medical/outpatient or Emergency care setting
- Previous experience in a health care assistant role
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a caring approach to patients & relatives & works so that patients' dignity & respect is always maintained.
- Able to communicate routine information including observations effectively verbally & written to staff, patients/relatives.
- Able to prioritise own workload.
- Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role.
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
Desirable
- To be able to collect blood products
- To be able to use Medway, ICE and Outlook
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills or willing to undertake
- Be familiar and comply at all times with relevant operational, personnel, health & safety policies, procedures and protocols applicable to the post
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible in working across medical outpatient areas to support the service and stay if clinics run over time
- Able to move (manual handling) patients & equipment e.g. patient hoists, commodes, wheelchairs etc
- Able to deal with exposure to bereavement & 'difficult' patients & relatives
- Professional appearance/approach to work
- Good Team Member
- Caring manner
- Adaptable to meet service needs
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Proud to CARE - Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Education to GCSE standard including Maths and English
- QCF Level 2 in Clinical Healthcare or willingness to completed within 12 months
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- NVQ Care Qualification
- Health Care related training ie First aid, Moving & Handling
Experience
Essential
- Understands the need for Confidentiality
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients, relatives/ carers
Desirable
- Experience in a NHS healthcare setting
- Experience in a surgical/medical/outpatient or Emergency care setting
- Previous experience in a health care assistant role
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a caring approach to patients & relatives & works so that patients' dignity & respect is always maintained.
- Able to communicate routine information including observations effectively verbally & written to staff, patients/relatives.
- Able to prioritise own workload.
- Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role.
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
Desirable
- To be able to collect blood products
- To be able to use Medway, ICE and Outlook
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills or willing to undertake
- Be familiar and comply at all times with relevant operational, personnel, health & safety policies, procedures and protocols applicable to the post
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible in working across medical outpatient areas to support the service and stay if clinics run over time
- Able to move (manual handling) patients & equipment e.g. patient hoists, commodes, wheelchairs etc
- Able to deal with exposure to bereavement & 'difficult' patients & relatives
- Professional appearance/approach to work
- Good Team Member
- Caring manner
- Adaptable to meet service needs
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Proud to CARE - Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
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).
