Healthcare Support Worker

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the clinically led, multidisciplinary Admission Avoidance service based at Castle Hill Centre. The department is looking for a forward thinking and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our busy and friendly team.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced member of staff to be part of this specialist team working within the community setting. The post holder will be fully supported during their induction period. The Admission Avoidance Team is part of the Integrated Community Services Division and we are focused on delivering the best care and resources to our patients.

Main duties of the job

Work in partnership with patients and the wider multidisciplinary team undertaking delegated holistic nursing care as identified in the patient's care plan and within the agreed boundaries of the role.
Plan and organise a delegated workload including extended tasks for which the post holder has been appropriately trained and assessed for competency.
Assist in monitoring patients' condition, record observations and take blood specimens as directed by registered practitioner.
Feedback to the coordinator, in a timely fashion, any changes in patients' condition that indicates the need for reassessment of care needs.
Ensure the patient's comfort, safety and dignity at all times, assisting them in activities of daily living as appropriate.
To collect blood samples from patients using up to date venepuncture skills, label and deliver to path lab in a timely manner.
Assist with moving patients and equipment, in accordance with safe moving and handling techniques.
Work without direct supervision to carry out patient care activities.
Work with other health care colleagues, the wider team and statutory organisations to ensure that the holistic needs of patients are met wherever possible.
To act as an advocate to facilitate the views and choices expressed by patients and their families.

About us

Castle Hill Centre is in the heart of Tonge Moor in Bolton and is a large, modern building facilitating a variety of teams, incorporating Bolton Social Services and NHS staff. Free parking is provided on site as well as canteen facilities. If you are looking for a new challenge, are passionate about delivering high quality, safe, effective care and support to our patients in a high performing and supportive NHS Foundation Trust, then this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for. Not only is that working in a friendly, open and honest culture, but we feel our Trust is a unique place to work and we would love to hear from people who share our passion to provide quality services to our patients, staff and their families.

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provides services across the Northwest side of the Greater Manchester area ranging from hospital services in Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan. We are a progressive expanding organisation with great ambitions around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. We have recently been awarded a CQC rating of Good. Over 5,700 people work at our Trust and many of them have been here for a long period of time and do not feel that they need to look elsewhere to find fulfilling employment.

Date posted

11 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

241-583-IC-23

Job locations

Castle Hill

Tonge Moor

Bolton

BL2 6JW

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.

You are encouraged to maintain your Covid vaccination status unless medically exempt and will be supported to access information and guidance, to inform decisions that supports vaccine confidence, protects yourself and patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

oAwareness of illness, disability and role of a carer
oExperience in health or social care/community
oAble to work as part of a team or alone

Knowledge

Essential

oHealth and safety and risk awareness
oKnowledge of the wider MDT
oAwareness of confidentiality

Skills

Essential

oGood personal organisation skills/time management
oEffective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Other

Essential

oWillingness to work flexibly
oAble to deal with unexpected occurrences involving patients, carers or relatives and make appropriate judgment
oReliable & professional

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

oAwareness of illness, disability and role of a carer
oExperience in health or social care/community
oAble to work as part of a team or alone

Knowledge

Essential

oHealth and safety and risk awareness
oKnowledge of the wider MDT
oAwareness of confidentiality

Skills

Essential

oGood personal organisation skills/time management
oEffective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Other

Essential

oWillingness to work flexibly
oAble to deal with unexpected occurrences involving patients, carers or relatives and make appropriate judgment
oReliable & professional

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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