Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Health Care Assistant to work on our 12 bedded Gynaecology inpatient ward and Gynaecology Assessment and Triage Unit (GATU) , you will be working within women's health with a dynamic and friendly team.
The ward is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GATU is open Monday to Saturday 0700hrs - 1930hours.
The successful candidate will be fully supported with an induction, and training needs assessment.
The successful applicant will be closely involved in supporting the patients and their families to help them get holistic care and support them through their journey of care.
Main duties of the job
Provide or assist patients with personal care/hygiene including occasional direct exposure to bodily fluids etc.
Toileting, including emptying urinary catheter bags
After appropriate training undertake clinical activities as delegated by nursing and medical staff reporting any abnormalities,
Observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure & weight.
ECG recordings
Simple dressings and removal of cannula.
Phlebotomy, cannulation and BM blood samples.
Assist patient's preparation prior to clinical procedures and during.
Undertake patient and other manual handling tasks using the correct equipment and techniques following specific training.
Contribute fully to ensure the unit and the kitchen are kept clean and all items and equipment are stored, cleaned and used correctly
About us
We are a friendly department that welcomes new members to our team, we will support and guide where required and assist you to achieve your full potential. We work to the trust values of Partnering, ambitious, caring and trusted,
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate an understanding, through personal statement and interview, of what is required within the role of Health Care Assistant in an acute care setting
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of effective verbal - face to face / telephone, written communications and listening skills.
Self Management
Essential
- Is aware of their own values and is able to demonstrate alignment to the values of the Trust.
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles and values underpinning good care practice
Education
Essential
- GCSE Grade 9 - 4 in Numeracy or equivalent (Level 2 Qualification)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate an understanding, through personal statement and interview, of what is required within the role of Health Care Assistant in an acute care setting
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of effective verbal - face to face / telephone, written communications and listening skills.
Self Management
Essential
- Is aware of their own values and is able to demonstrate alignment to the values of the Trust.
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles and values underpinning good care practice
Education
Essential
- GCSE Grade 9 - 4 in Numeracy or equivalent (Level 2 Qualification)
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).
