Job summary
C21 is a 39 bedded Stroke Ward
We strive to provide high standards of patient care in a busy ward environment. We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and flexible individuals to join our team. If you have excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering a high standard of care to patients, then we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
We are recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to come and join us as integral members of the Trust; you will be supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.
The Trust is fully committed to building careers for the local community and beyond. We offer our staff continual development and support, so they can grow and achieve whatever role they would like to accomplish we will support you to complete the Fundamental Care Certificate. There is an absolute commitment to education and training at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT), as this improves the knowledge and skillsets of our staff which then enhances our patient's experiences. We have a modern, purpose-built education and development centre and a wide array of training courses that are available to all staff
This role offers a unique and diverse opportunity to develop a full range of skills, working with teams that possess a wealth of knowledge, talent and expertise. If you want to work in a fast-paced environment, are looking to develop your talents and can help to support an outstanding team, then we are the team to join.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist registered nurses/health care professionals in the delivery of individualized holistic patient care. Work will be guided by standard operating procedures, protocols, systems of work and policies.
Ensure that consent is obtained prior to delivering all aspects of patient care.
Ensure care is delivered with compassion and respect to all patients.
Work with the multi-disciplinary team, and contribute to the prevention of patient harm by participating in risk assessments e.g. pressure ulcer development, falls, nutrition etc.
Ensure privacy and dignity are maintained at all times and protect confidential information
Assist patients with all care as delegated by the registered nurse/health care professional.
Safety and accurately measure and record blood glucose levels, reporting to the registered nurse/health care professional responsible for the patients care.
Accurately document any observations and care provided in the appropriate record informing the registered nurse to whom you have been delegated care, of your actions.
Safely and accurately undertake urinalysis, record the results, and report to the registered nurse or doctor accountable for the patients care.
Safely obtain samples (blood, urine, stool, sputum, etc.) in accordance with Infection Prevention policies, guidelines and clinical practices, ensuring accurate completion and verification of patient information.
Ensure that appropriate moving and handling techniques and equipment are used when completing manual handling.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist registered nurses/health care professionals in the delivery of individualized holistic patient care. Work will be guided by standard operating procedures, protocols, systems of work and policies.
Ensure that consent is obtained prior to delivering all aspects of patient care.
Ensure care is delivered with compassion and respect to all patients.
Work with the multi-disciplinary team, and contribute to the prevention of patient harm by participating in risk assessments e.g. pressure ulcer development, falls, nutrition etc.
Ensure privacy and dignity are maintained at all times and protect confidential information
Assist patients with all care as delegated by the registered nurse/health care professional.
Safety and accurately measure and record blood glucose levels, reporting to the registered nurse/health care professional responsible for the patients care.
Accurately document any observations and care provided in the appropriate record informing the registered nurse to whom you have been delegated care, of your actions.
Safely and accurately undertake urinalysis, record the results, and report to the registered nurse or doctor accountable for the patients care.
Safely obtain samples (blood, urine, stool, sputum, etc.) in accordance with Infection Prevention policies, guidelines and clinical practices, ensuring accurate completion and verification of patient information.
Ensure that appropriate moving and handling techniques and equipment are used when completing manual handling.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification/relevant experience
- Maths and English qualification
- Care Certificate or ability to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification/relevant experience
- Maths and English qualification
- Care Certificate or ability to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
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).
