Job summary
The post holder will
provide delegated, supervised work and duties assigned by a Registered Nurse
/midwife as appropriate, ensuring that there is continual feedback to the
Registered nurse about the patients condition.The post holder will
contribute to the delivery of quality patient care to meet their physical,
psychological and social needs maintaining privacy and dignity at all
times.
To
support the promotion of health and prevent ill-health in staff, patients and
their relatives.
Promote
and maintain a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors, and
colleagues.
Check
the readiness for use of emergency/special equipment and ensure all equipment
in use, is in good working order.
The post holder must keep up to date with all mandatory training
requirements for the post.
Have
knowledge and understanding of all relevant Trust policies, including the Major
Incident Plan.
Have
knowledge of and adhere to relevant parts of national legislation, including
Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations, and Moving and Handling
Regulations
Transport
people and/or items safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies
and procedures.
To
report any faulty equipment in the trust to shift co-ordinators to ensure quick
maintenance carried out.
Main duties of the job
You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as a good knowledge of IT systems. You need to have the ability to act on your own initiative and work well within a team. Reliability, flexibility and commitment to Lewisham and Greenwich NHS TrustValuesare essential characteristics you will need to succeed in this role.
Needs to have a full range of movement as will be
required to undertake a variety of manual handling skills.
Be prepared to deal with bereaved families and
friends.
Canbe a stressful environment- there is a risk of
exposure to verbal/physical aggression.
The post-holder must be flexible
and adaptable to change.
Ensure works within infection control policies-
high risk of working with body fluids present.
About us
WOULD YOU LIKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK AROUND OTHER COMMITMENTS ON AN AD-HOC BASIS - DAYS ONLY
Exciting opportunities available to work in many specialities and general clinical areas at both of our acute hospital sites which are, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich and University Hospital Lewisham.
The Trust are looking to increase its pool of experienced Bank Health Care Assistants who are flexible and wish to work on an ad hoc basis when required.
In return we offer on-line access to all available shifts via EOL (Employee Online), excellent rates of pay, recently reviewed and increased to £12.16p/h inclusive Core/Day shifts and career development opportunities for the right candidates including support with your Care Certificate.
We strive to provide a high standard of care to our patients and actively encourage independence where appropriate. You will work under the direction of a qualified nurse to assist patients with a wide range of daily activities.
We are looking for patient-focused, caring HCAs who have at least6 monthsprovenNHSexperience as a Health Care Assistant working in aGeneral/Acutehospital environment or 2 years proven experience working in a care home.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title: Bank
Health Care Assistant
Responsible to: Ward
Manager
Grade: Local
Pay scale
Hours: Ad
Hoc
Job
Summary:
Accountable to Deputy Service General Manager/Head of
Nursing.
The post Holder will
work as part of the multidisciplinary ward / departmental team undertaking
duties in relation to patient care and a full range of support functions
including clerical duties.
The post holder will
provide delegated, supervised work and duties assigned by a Registered Nurse
/midwife as appropriate, ensuring that there is continual feedback to the
Registered nurse about the patients condition.
The post holder will
contribute to the delivery of quality patient care to meet their physical,
psychological and social needs maintaining privacy and dignity at all
times.
Key Result Areas & Performance:
Work as part of the
multi-disciplinary team in giving an excellent standard of care to a variety of
different client groups.
To assist in the
regular assessment of patient condition by observing vital signs and reporting
findings back to qualified staff.
To
support the promotion of health and prevent ill-health in staff, patients and
their relatives.
Promote
and maintain a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors, and
colleagues.
Check
the readiness for use of emergency/special equipment and ensure all equipment
in use, is in good working order.
The post holder must keep up to date with all mandatory training
requirements for the post.
Have
knowledge and understanding of all relevant Trust policies, including the Major
Incident Plan.
Have
knowledge of and adhere to relevant parts of national legislation, including
Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations, and Moving and Handling
Regulations.
Transport
people and/or items safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies
and procedures.
To
report any faulty equipment in the trust to shift co-ordinators to ensure quick
maintenance carried out.
Work
force
To deliver an excellent standard
of safe,
effective care with a group of patients under the direction of qualified
members of the multidisciplinary team.
General
Needs to have a full range of movement as will be
required to undertake a variety of manual handling skills.
Be prepared to deal with bereaved families and
friends.
Can be a stressful environment- there is a risk of
exposure to verbal/physical aggression.
The post-holder must be flexible
and adaptable to change.
Ensure works within infection control policies-
high risk of working with body fluids present.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title: Bank
Health Care Assistant
Responsible to: Ward
Manager
Grade: Local
Pay scale
Hours: Ad
Hoc
Job
Summary:
Accountable to Deputy Service General Manager/Head of
Nursing.
The post Holder will
work as part of the multidisciplinary ward / departmental team undertaking
duties in relation to patient care and a full range of support functions
including clerical duties.
The post holder will
provide delegated, supervised work and duties assigned by a Registered Nurse
/midwife as appropriate, ensuring that there is continual feedback to the
Registered nurse about the patients condition.
The post holder will
contribute to the delivery of quality patient care to meet their physical,
psychological and social needs maintaining privacy and dignity at all
times.
Key Result Areas & Performance:
Work as part of the
multi-disciplinary team in giving an excellent standard of care to a variety of
different client groups.
To assist in the
regular assessment of patient condition by observing vital signs and reporting
findings back to qualified staff.
To
support the promotion of health and prevent ill-health in staff, patients and
their relatives.
Promote
and maintain a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors, and
colleagues.
Check
the readiness for use of emergency/special equipment and ensure all equipment
in use, is in good working order.
The post holder must keep up to date with all mandatory training
requirements for the post.
Have
knowledge and understanding of all relevant Trust policies, including the Major
Incident Plan.
Have
knowledge of and adhere to relevant parts of national legislation, including
Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations, and Moving and Handling
Regulations.
Transport
people and/or items safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies
and procedures.
To
report any faulty equipment in the trust to shift co-ordinators to ensure quick
maintenance carried out.
Work
force
To deliver an excellent standard
of safe,
effective care with a group of patients under the direction of qualified
members of the multidisciplinary team.
General
Needs to have a full range of movement as will be
required to undertake a variety of manual handling skills.
Be prepared to deal with bereaved families and
friends.
Can be a stressful environment- there is a risk of
exposure to verbal/physical aggression.
The post-holder must be flexible
and adaptable to change.
Ensure works within infection control policies-
high risk of working with body fluids present.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 6 Months NHS General Hospital Experience as a Health Care Assistant
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Must pass basic numeracy and literacy tests as set out by the Trust
- Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing etc.)
- Punctual and reliable
- Must be computer literate
- Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.
- Caring for people.
- Manual handling of patients using lifting aid
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexibility- Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns, internal rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours, according to service needs.
- Able and willing to move from department to department depending on service needs
- The ability to take instruction and guidance to enhance caring skills
- Enthusiasm to learn and progress within the care profession
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education - Minimum GCSE A-C in Maths/English or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and social care or HCA Care Certificate
- Moving & Handling, Infection control, Fire safety and Safe Guarding Certificates within 1 year
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 6 Months NHS General Hospital Experience as a Health Care Assistant
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Must pass basic numeracy and literacy tests as set out by the Trust
- Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing etc.)
- Punctual and reliable
- Must be computer literate
- Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.
- Caring for people.
- Manual handling of patients using lifting aid
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexibility- Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns, internal rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours, according to service needs.
- Able and willing to move from department to department depending on service needs
- The ability to take instruction and guidance to enhance caring skills
- Enthusiasm to learn and progress within the care profession
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education - Minimum GCSE A-C in Maths/English or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and social care or HCA Care Certificate
- Moving & Handling, Infection control, Fire safety and Safe Guarding Certificates within 1 year
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.
