Band 2-3 Progression Healthcare Assistant

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you new to care or do you have caring experience and are looking to join the NHS?

As we are looking to recruit people into a development post. You will start as a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant and following successful completion of competencies will progress to a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant.

If you are an enthusiastic and motivated individual and want to join our clinical patient facing teams on the wards and in Outpatients here at Darent Valley Hospital we want to hear from you.

We have opportunities in both inpatient areas and outpatients. Hours of work in inpatient areas are long days and weekend 7 days a week and shift times are: 07.00 - 19.30 and 19.00-07.30, shifts in outpatients run between 08.00 - 18.00 depending on clinical need.

We have a dedicated HCA education team who will support you through an induction programme and completion of your care certificate. Once obtained which is anticipated to be within 6 months you will be uplifted to a band 3.

If you require further information, please contact Sukie Gill - Head of Nursing for Surgical, critical and planned care on: sukie.gill1@nhs.net or Carole Sheehan - Senior Matron Medicine, Cancer and Emergency Care on carole.sheehan1@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work independently as a member of the nursing team following agreed plans of care pathways.

They will provide support for the Registered Nursing staff in maintaining a stable and safe clinical environment.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Date posted

20 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,873 a year Incl fringe rate and Pro rata if part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-6930294

Job locations

DVH

DARENT VALLEY HOSPITAL

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertakes duties on wards, across the Trust, as required by service demands.

Courteously receives patients/clients, relatives and visitors onto the ward.

Please see attached JD for detailed description and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertakes duties on wards, across the Trust, as required by service demands.

Courteously receives patients/clients, relatives and visitors onto the ward.

Please see attached JD for detailed description and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education adn training

Essential

oFunctional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy) GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
care certificate

Desirable

oEvidence of CPD

Knowledge and skills

Essential

oCustomer Care skills
oExcellent communication skills both written and verbal
oInterpersonal skills
oIT literate

Desirable

oBasic understanding of Anatomy & Physiology
oKnowledge of principles of confidentiality
oAble to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care)

Experience

Essential

oExperience of dealing with the public
oExperience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services

Desirable

oExperience of staff management

Person Specification

Education adn training

Essential

oFunctional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy) GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
care certificate

Desirable

oEvidence of CPD

Knowledge and skills

Essential

oCustomer Care skills
oExcellent communication skills both written and verbal
oInterpersonal skills
oIT literate

Desirable

oBasic understanding of Anatomy & Physiology
oKnowledge of principles of confidentiality
oAble to act on own initiative (in relation to delivering patient/client care)

Experience

Essential

oExperience of dealing with the public
oExperience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services

Desirable

oExperience of staff management

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).

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