Northampton General Hospital

Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker (SDEC)

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Job summary

SDEC Same day emergency care

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust (NGHT) has exciting opportunities forSenior Healthcare Assistants (Band 3) to join our busy SDEC (Same day emergency care). NGHT are proud to be a Pathway to Excellence organisation, celebrating and promoting excellence in nursing care. We want experienced Healthcare Assistant who are passionate about providing outstanding patient care to be part of our team.

About you...

You will be an experienced Healthcare Assistant with demonstrable experience of working in an acute hospital setting , desirably within the National Health Service (NHS). You will enjoy a fast paced and dynamic environment in emergency care.

You will have completed the National Care Certificate, having completed taught sessions, online learning, clinical supervision and sign-off in accordance with Care Certificate (skillsforcare.org.uk).

You will be passionate about providing person centric care and outstanding services in emergency care, working within a large and diverse team.

Your will advocate for Patients, their Families and your Colleagues.

This post is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route (formerly Tier 2) or Health and Care Worker visa. Therefore, only candidates who can demonstrate their right to work in the UK without sponsorship will be considered.

Main duties of the job

Work with Registered Nurses/Nurse Associates and AHPs/Medical Staff to assess and deliver care according to need.

Provide personal care for patients including but not limited to washing/dressing, nutrition, hydration, continence and mobility.

Undertake clinical vital signs within your scope, calculate NEWS2 and escalate concerns, promptly recognising deterioration.

Uphold and maintain good infection prevention and control practices.

Be alert to safeguarding issues and escalate concerns.

Maintain accurate documentation for care provided.

Undertake care tasks as delegated by Registered Nurses/Nurse Associates, within scope of practice.

Promote independence and patient choice.

Practice in accordance with the Healthcare Assistant Code of Practice, promoting professionalism and trust.

Emergency Care Skills (on completion of training and competency assessment):

Venepuncture and cannulation
12 lead ECG acquisition
Bladder scanning
Assistance with clinical procedures

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

265-7268668

Job locations

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to accompanying (attached) job description and person specification.

Please ensure you detail how you meet the essential criteria within your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to accompanying (attached) job description and person specification.

Please ensure you detail how you meet the essential criteria within your application.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Vocational Qualification/NVQ Level 3 or National Care certificate
Holds Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English

Desirable

Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience working in as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker
Venepuncture and cannulation

Desirable

Experience working in as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker in a Hospital based setting

Skills

Essential

Able to work as a team
Taking and recording Vital Signs and other clinical skills with evidence of appropriate training within scope of job role
Computer/keyboard skills for entering/updating patient records

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Vocational Qualification/NVQ Level 3 or National Care certificate
Holds Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English

Desirable

Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience working in as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker
Venepuncture and cannulation

Desirable

Experience working in as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker in a Hospital based setting

Skills

Essential

Able to work as a team
Taking and recording Vital Signs and other clinical skills with evidence of appropriate training within scope of job role
Computer/keyboard skills for entering/updating patient records

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)