Job summary
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
POST: Health Care Assistant
LOCATION: Monkswell ward
HOURS: 37.5 hrs per week
SALARY: Band 2 (£22,383)
Monkswell Ward is keen to recruit experienced and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to join our multidisciplinary team. Applicants will ideally have NVQ level 2 qualification as a minimum. If you do not have this qualification, you may need to attend extra training prior to you starting on the ward.
Based on Monkswell Ward you will join our warm and friendly team of experienced staff giving support and care to our elderly patients with complex needs, and also our stroke patients who will be continuing their stroke pathway here on Monkswell. You will be given training in all aspects of caring for the elderly /stroke and their families. If you have a passion for delivering excellent care to this unique patient group we look forward to hearing from you.
If you are interested in this post please contact the Ward Manager, Helen Blight on 01752 432673 or Monkswell Ward direct.
It is intended that the interviews will take place within 1 weeks of the closing date therefore if you have not heard from us by this time; you may assume that you have not been successful.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
- Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing, care, recognising and meeting the specific needs of patients.
- Prioritise own tasks under the direction of registered nurse.
- To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting all changes in patients condition to senior staff.
- To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising, recording and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
- Undertake the escort of patients to other Departments under the direction of the registered nurse (when deemed competent).
- To support nutritional needs of patients by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting on concerns about dietary intake to senior staff.
- An awareness of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
- To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and refer patients to senior staff
- Document and sign for all observations and care given.
- To maintain his/her own professional development.
- To promote and safeguard the well being of patients, their families and colleagues.
- To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the ward.
- To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose this information.
- Report untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies to senior staff
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses, and other registered healthcare professionals.
To carry out that care & other duties under direct supervision.
Key Dimension
Regularly support care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area under direct supervision
Contribute to resource management.
ORGANISATIONAL CHART
PRIMARY DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing, care (i.e. washing, mouthcare, toileting, manual handling and mobility), recognising and meeting the specific needs of patients.
- Prioritise own tasks under the direction of registered nurse.
- To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting all changes in patients condition to senior staff.
- To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising, recording and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
- Undertake the escort of patients to other Departments under the direction of the registered nurse (when deemed competent).
- To support nutritional needs of patients by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting on concerns about dietary intake to senior staff.
- An awareness of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
- To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and refer patients to senior staff
- Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registered practitioner.
- To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work area.
- To promote and safeguard the well being of patients, their families and colleagues.
- To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the ward and stock control.
- To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose this information.
- To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.
- Report untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies to senior staff
COMMUNICATION AND KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Patients and their support network
Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses and all ward based nursing staff
Modern Matron
Educational staff
Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Consultants, Nurse Practitioners.
Infection Control Team.
Consultants in area of responsibility.
Housekeeping and domestic staff
Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
Portering staff
Bank/Agency Nurses and Healthcare Assistants
All Job Holders are required to:
- Adhere to Trust policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities Infection Control etc.
- Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.
- Maintain and respect confidentiality of all information relating to their employment and other members of staff. All staff are expected to respect the requirements of the data protection act 1998.
- Comply with the corporate governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the Trust
- Work within and adhere to the Trusts policy for Violence and Aggression.
- Work to maintain the cleanliness of the ward.
- Perform twice weekly covid 19 test (provided by the trust) to safeguard our patients.
Note
This job description is neither definitive nor exhaustive. It may be reviewed in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder. This job description is to be read in conjunction with all current PHNT policies & guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses, and other registered healthcare professionals.
To carry out that care & other duties under direct supervision.
Key Dimension
Regularly support care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area under direct supervision
Contribute to resource management.
ORGANISATIONAL CHART
PRIMARY DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing, care (i.e. washing, mouthcare, toileting, manual handling and mobility), recognising and meeting the specific needs of patients.
- Prioritise own tasks under the direction of registered nurse.
- To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting all changes in patients condition to senior staff.
- To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising, recording and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
- Undertake the escort of patients to other Departments under the direction of the registered nurse (when deemed competent).
- To support nutritional needs of patients by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting on concerns about dietary intake to senior staff.
- An awareness of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
- To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and refer patients to senior staff
- Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registered practitioner.
- To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work area.
- To promote and safeguard the well being of patients, their families and colleagues.
- To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the ward and stock control.
- To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose this information.
- To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.
- Report untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies to senior staff
COMMUNICATION AND KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Patients and their support network
Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses and all ward based nursing staff
Modern Matron
Educational staff
Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Consultants, Nurse Practitioners.
Infection Control Team.
Consultants in area of responsibility.
Housekeeping and domestic staff
Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
Portering staff
Bank/Agency Nurses and Healthcare Assistants
All Job Holders are required to:
- Adhere to Trust policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities Infection Control etc.
- Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.
- Maintain and respect confidentiality of all information relating to their employment and other members of staff. All staff are expected to respect the requirements of the data protection act 1998.
- Comply with the corporate governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the Trust
- Work within and adhere to the Trusts policy for Violence and Aggression.
- Work to maintain the cleanliness of the ward.
- Perform twice weekly covid 19 test (provided by the trust) to safeguard our patients.
Note
This job description is neither definitive nor exhaustive. It may be reviewed in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder. This job description is to be read in conjunction with all current PHNT policies & guidelines.
Person Specification
DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further training and development.
- Ability to work well in a team
- A positive, patient centred approach to care.
- Basic Literacy and Numeracy skills.
CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Able to work rotational shifts
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a caring environment
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support or Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care Or Level 2 in Health & Social Care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
- GCSE A*- D in English Language and Maths, or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1 & Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1) )
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in acute hospital
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support or Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care Or Level 2 in Health & Social Care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
- GCSE A*- D in English Language and Maths, or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1 & Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)
Desirable
- Level 3 (Direct Care) or equivalent
- Computer Literate (ECDL)
Person Specification
DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further training and development.
- Ability to work well in a team
- A positive, patient centred approach to care.
- Basic Literacy and Numeracy skills.
CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Able to work rotational shifts
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a caring environment
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support or Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care Or Level 2 in Health & Social Care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
- GCSE A*- D in English Language and Maths, or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1 & Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1) )
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in acute hospital
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support or Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care Or Level 2 in Health & Social Care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
- GCSE A*- D in English Language and Maths, or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1 & Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)
Desirable
- Level 3 (Direct Care) or equivalent
- Computer Literate (ECDL)
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).
