Job summary
** Due to government threshold guidelines the trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role **
As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview.
Newham University Hospital
- Acute and Emergency Medicine
- Healthcare assistant for Acute Admissions Unit
Following a recent restructuring of the Medicine division, an exciting opportunity has arisen for Healthcare assistants to join the recently opened Acute Admissions Unit.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with or without previous experience to join a busy unit which has 52 beds and accepts direct admissions from our Emergency Department for all medical specialties including patients requiring cardiac monitoring.
You will be supported by the registered nurses and work with a team of ward managers, practice development nurse to provide exemplary care to the patients on the unit.
We are looking for candidates who are able to work in a fast paced environment and to develop themselves further.
As part of Barts Health there is also a wealth of training and development opportunities available to the successful applicant.
Main duties of the job
The Health Care Assistant is a member of the ward / department team who implements prescribed care and undertakes administrative activities as directed by a registered nurse.
Minimum requirements: -
- Must be articulate, numerate and literate.
- Must have effective interpersonal skills, have a genuine desire to work with people, have a caring manner and be particularly interested in working in day surgery and assisting in clinics.Must uphold the vision and values of the Trust.
- Must have basic I.T. skills.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent or willing to work towards Diploma Level 2 or equivalent.
- Willingness to learn new skills Willingness to change working methods as required.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer facing environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a changing role or organization
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic Numeracy and Literacy.
Desirable
- Knowledge of food hygiene legislation
- Knowledge of the cleaning process
- Knowledge of the current issues facing the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Patient focused.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to use initiative.
- Caring and Compassionate.
Desirable
- Capable of dealing with sensitive and distressing situations.
Personal and people development
Essential
- To be enthusiastic, flexible and co-operative.
- Respect all people and treat everyone with dignity.
- Ability to form good interpersonal relationships and able to work effectively in a team.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively, and demonstrate excellent communication skills:
- Legible handwriting.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of confidentiality
- verbal, listening & written.
Specific requirements
Essential
- To be able to work a 24-hour rotation. This will include weekends and public holidays. (Trust policy for flexible working)
- To be able to engage with manual handling using manual handling aids e.g. hoists following training.
- To be physically fit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent or willing to work towards Diploma Level 2 or equivalent.
- Willingness to learn new skills Willingness to change working methods as required.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer facing environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a changing role or organization
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic Numeracy and Literacy.
Desirable
- Knowledge of food hygiene legislation
- Knowledge of the cleaning process
- Knowledge of the current issues facing the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Patient focused.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to use initiative.
- Caring and Compassionate.
Desirable
- Capable of dealing with sensitive and distressing situations.
Personal and people development
Essential
- To be enthusiastic, flexible and co-operative.
- Respect all people and treat everyone with dignity.
- Ability to form good interpersonal relationships and able to work effectively in a team.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively, and demonstrate excellent communication skills:
- Legible handwriting.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of confidentiality
- verbal, listening & written.
Specific requirements
Essential
- To be able to work a 24-hour rotation. This will include weekends and public holidays. (Trust policy for flexible working)
- To be able to engage with manual handling using manual handling aids e.g. hoists following training.
- To be physically fit
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
