Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for health care assistants to join our Emergency Department at University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).
We are a large teaching hospital based emergency department . As a Major Trauma Centre we are providing an excellent level of care for both Adults and Children; through constantly examining how we provide major trauma care we seek to constantly improve.
The department has a reputation for innovation and is increasingly recognized for its clinical academic work in emergency care. This results in the delivery of expert care, education, and support to patients with complex needs within the most acute phase of their care.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do
The role is varied and will include the use of core emergency skills such as plaster of Paris application, venepuncture and cannulation you will have a responsibility in patient assessment and delivering care needs, improved quality nursing including the dementia mental health agenda.
What were looking for
We are looking for a caring and compassionate health care assistant who thrives in working in a busy and demanding yet rewarding environment. You will have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of team to deliver high quality care to all patients entering the emergency department.
The Emergency Department is a 24-hour service, a degree of flexibility will be required to meet service requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do
The role is varied and will include the use of core emergency skills such as plaster of Paris application, venepuncture and cannulation you will have a responsibility in patient assessment and delivering care needs, improved quality nursing including the dementia mental health agenda.
What were looking for
We are looking for a caring and compassionate health care assistant who thrives in working in a busy and demanding yet rewarding environment. You will have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of team to deliver high quality care to all patients entering the emergency department.
The Emergency Department is a 24-hour service, a degree of flexibility will be required to meet service requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment.
Desirable
- BTEC level 2 or above in health and social care. Interested in undertaking further training.
- Level 3 qualification; BTEC, L3 diploma, A levels.
Previous or Relevant Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in: Acute hospital setting. HCA experience. Volunteer sector Teaching Assistant Nursing home carer Experience in a caring role
- Understanding of acute hospital environment and the role of HCA
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment.
Desirable
- BTEC level 2 or above in health and social care. Interested in undertaking further training.
- Level 3 qualification; BTEC, L3 diploma, A levels.
Previous or Relevant Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in: Acute hospital setting. HCA experience. Volunteer sector Teaching Assistant Nursing home carer Experience in a caring role
- Understanding of acute hospital environment and the role of HCA
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
