Job summary
Senior Healthcare Assistant Band 3 24 hours per week - Permanent
This is an excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, progressive Ward 40 team.
You will be required to assist a team of nurses and health care assistants in providing a high standard of care for patients on the ward, from personal care, to nutrition, and assisting the nursing team where possible with clinical observations, blood glucose monitoring and blood sampling.You part of team of Health care assistants that provide excellent care to patients needing admission on a respiratory ward for treatment for a wide range of conditions. You need to have a caring and empathetic personality. It would be beneficial to have background experience in a healthcare assistant role and completion of a care certificate.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical support in carrying out assigned tasks and delivery of care to patients within ward 40 .They will be responsible for providing personalised care for patients, as required following appropriate training and within their scope of competence. They will also provide training, direction, and supervision to junior staff.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviors which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality.
- Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Functional skills minimum Level 2 Math's and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards.
- Completed the National Care Certificate
Desirable
- Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team
- Experience of caring for patients.
Desirable
- Experience working in a radiology setting.
- Experience of support and supervision of junior staff
- Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities
- Use of the computer systems CRIS, SECTRA and Lorenzo
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Caring/supportive attitude
- Able to work in a team.
- Able to perform routine duties, adapt and reprioritise according to patient's needs, as necessary.
- Able to work on own initiative in delivery of patient care.
- Ability to supervise staff.
- Able to build effective relationships with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff
- Basic computer skills with ability / willingness to develop further IT skills.
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
- Able to demonstrate a caring, friendly, open, empathetic, and compassionate demeanor.
- Professional outlook and positive attitude.
- Able to challenge unacceptable behavior and escalate issues/ concerns both timely and appropriately.
Desirable
- Able to undertake the patient's vital signs, including: - - Temperature - Blood Pressure - Pulse - Respiration - Oxygen Saturation
- Undertake a range of clinical competencies e.g., Venipuncture and cannulation
Work Related Circumstances
Desirable
- Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality.
- Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Functional skills minimum Level 2 Math's and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards.
- Completed the National Care Certificate
Desirable
- Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team
- Experience of caring for patients.
Desirable
- Experience working in a radiology setting.
- Experience of support and supervision of junior staff
- Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities
- Use of the computer systems CRIS, SECTRA and Lorenzo
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Caring/supportive attitude
- Able to work in a team.
- Able to perform routine duties, adapt and reprioritise according to patient's needs, as necessary.
- Able to work on own initiative in delivery of patient care.
- Ability to supervise staff.
- Able to build effective relationships with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff
- Basic computer skills with ability / willingness to develop further IT skills.
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
- Able to demonstrate a caring, friendly, open, empathetic, and compassionate demeanor.
- Professional outlook and positive attitude.
- Able to challenge unacceptable behavior and escalate issues/ concerns both timely and appropriately.
Desirable
- Able to undertake the patient's vital signs, including: - - Temperature - Blood Pressure - Pulse - Respiration - Oxygen Saturation
- Undertake a range of clinical competencies e.g., Venipuncture and cannulation
Work Related Circumstances
Desirable
- Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster.
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.
