Job summary
This advertisement is for any college leavers of Summer 2023 who will have a Health and Social Care level 2 or 3 qualification. Applications are invited from students who are predicted to successfully achieve their certificate, and must also be aged 18 year or above (or will be 18 before commencing in post).
Our Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) provide some of the most personal and fundamental support to our patients so if you are kind, compassionate and you always act in the best interests of others, then we want to hear from you.
Here at Doncaster, we are looking for all levels of Healthcare Assistant, these are:
- In Training HCA - (Has the qualification but no clinical work experience in the role)
- Trained - (Has the qualification and clinical work experience in the role)
Once the post has closed, we will assess your application and assign you to one of the above routes.
If you are interested in any of these posts please apply now. Please do not apply for this post, if you have already applied for this previous advertisement in the last three months.
Interviews to be held week commencing 17th July 2023.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide a positive experience to our patients and their relatives at times of need. You will support patients in various ways such as:
- washing and dressing
- toileting
- bed making
- serving patients meals/assisting with feeding
- helping people to mobilise
- assisting with patients' overall comfort
- monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight - national early warning scores (NEWS)
- providing encouragement to lifestyle and behaviour changes
It's really important to consider that some aspects of healthcare work can be distressing and unpleasant. You will be expected to help patients with personal care without being embarrassed or feeling awkward. You will need to be able to communicate sympathetically with patients, and distressed relatives, and care for patients who are very sick.
About us
This is an exciting time to join Doncaster and Bassetlaw Trust, and this is a great organisation in which to develop and thrive. We achieved a "Good CQC rating" in late 2019, have delivered year on year Staff Survey improvements and have a history of delivering a strong set of performance and financial outcomes. We are proud of an excellent set of service and quality improvements for our patients, all of which point to a bright future for our patients, services and staff.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities in order to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Patient Care
Assist with the care of the patient's physical and personal needs, ensuring a high standard of care is achieved.Assist nurses in the care of pressure areas and the prevention of pressure sores, using recognised tools of assessment.Assist with the patient's basic hygiene needs.Understand the recognised tools to assess care needs.Assist patients to meet their individual elimination needs.Assist patients to mobilise safely, including the correct use of various aids available.Chaperone patients while undergoing medical examination and various procedures.Escort appropriate patients to other wards/departments within the hospital.Assist in the care of the terminally ill, providing sensitive support for the patient and their families.Assist with last offices.Maintain a safe, tidy and clean environment for staff, patients and relatives.Assist with simple aseptic techniques.Assist the patient during the administration of medicines.Record the patient's vital sign observations as delegated by the accountable nurse and report findings as instructed.Report the patient's blood glucose results as delegated by the accountable nurse, report findings as instructed and following the Trust's policy and procedure in this regard.Collect non-invasive specimens and test specimens as appropriate.Assist with admission and timely discharge of patients.Assist the patient to meet their individual religions, spiritual and cultural needs.Maintain the patient's rights as an individual.
Education & Development
Participate in the Annual Performance review.Attend all mandatory lectures as necessary with the Foundations of Care Programme.Attend in-service training as required of the role.Be aware of fire precautions and equipment in the ward/department.Have the ability to recognise a potentially violent situation and take appropriate action.Have the ability to recognise a dissatisfied patient/carer and take appropriate action.
Administration
- Assist in the maintenance of up to date communication with colleagues, patients and their relatives.
- Provide verbal/written reports on the condition of patients to the team leader/accountable nurse.
Clinical Governance
- Report untoward incidents to a registered nurse
- Maintain patient/client confidentiality at all times as per Trust policies and NMC Guidelines.
- Participate in Quality Groups within the Division.
- Be aware of and implement Trust policies and procedures relevant to the post.
- Assist in the identification of areas of risk and work towards minimising them.
- Be aware of personal responsibilities as defined in the Health & Safety at Work Act.
- Adhere to hospital policy regarding uniform.
****** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ ******
We are recruiting for full time & part time(minimum of 15 hours) positions across our three hospital sites, covering a variety of shift patterns, including a 24 hour, 7 day a week shift pattern (rotational shifts, with enhanced pay for weekends and nights).
Posts may involve working long days/nights, weekends, bank holidays, Easter and Christmas and this would be explained and negotiated at interview or on successful appointment
We have positions available in a variety of areas and will consider your preference and previous experience when allocating to you into a vacant position.
**You will be required to complete the Care Certificate qualification as part of your on-going training. The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors. The qualification is made up of the 15 minimum standards that should be covered if you are 'new to care' and will form part of a robust induction programme.**
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Patient Care
Assist with the care of the patient's physical and personal needs, ensuring a high standard of care is achieved.Assist nurses in the care of pressure areas and the prevention of pressure sores, using recognised tools of assessment.Assist with the patient's basic hygiene needs.Understand the recognised tools to assess care needs.Assist patients to meet their individual elimination needs.Assist patients to mobilise safely, including the correct use of various aids available.Chaperone patients while undergoing medical examination and various procedures.Escort appropriate patients to other wards/departments within the hospital.Assist in the care of the terminally ill, providing sensitive support for the patient and their families.Assist with last offices.Maintain a safe, tidy and clean environment for staff, patients and relatives.Assist with simple aseptic techniques.Assist the patient during the administration of medicines.Record the patient's vital sign observations as delegated by the accountable nurse and report findings as instructed.Report the patient's blood glucose results as delegated by the accountable nurse, report findings as instructed and following the Trust's policy and procedure in this regard.Collect non-invasive specimens and test specimens as appropriate.Assist with admission and timely discharge of patients.Assist the patient to meet their individual religions, spiritual and cultural needs.Maintain the patient's rights as an individual.
Education & Development
Participate in the Annual Performance review.Attend all mandatory lectures as necessary with the Foundations of Care Programme.Attend in-service training as required of the role.Be aware of fire precautions and equipment in the ward/department.Have the ability to recognise a potentially violent situation and take appropriate action.Have the ability to recognise a dissatisfied patient/carer and take appropriate action.
Administration
- Assist in the maintenance of up to date communication with colleagues, patients and their relatives.
- Provide verbal/written reports on the condition of patients to the team leader/accountable nurse.
Clinical Governance
- Report untoward incidents to a registered nurse
- Maintain patient/client confidentiality at all times as per Trust policies and NMC Guidelines.
- Participate in Quality Groups within the Division.
- Be aware of and implement Trust policies and procedures relevant to the post.
- Assist in the identification of areas of risk and work towards minimising them.
- Be aware of personal responsibilities as defined in the Health & Safety at Work Act.
- Adhere to hospital policy regarding uniform.
****** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ ******
We are recruiting for full time & part time(minimum of 15 hours) positions across our three hospital sites, covering a variety of shift patterns, including a 24 hour, 7 day a week shift pattern (rotational shifts, with enhanced pay for weekends and nights).
Posts may involve working long days/nights, weekends, bank holidays, Easter and Christmas and this would be explained and negotiated at interview or on successful appointment
We have positions available in a variety of areas and will consider your preference and previous experience when allocating to you into a vacant position.
**You will be required to complete the Care Certificate qualification as part of your on-going training. The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors. The qualification is made up of the 15 minimum standards that should be covered if you are 'new to care' and will form part of a robust induction programme.**
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the healthcare setting and / or working with people using customer care skills and compassion
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ, Diploma, QCF Intermediate apprenticeship in health & social care Level 2 qualification for Trained HCA/HCSW
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills required
Desirable
- Understanding of confidentiality
Organisational skills
Essential
- Good standard of written communication skills
- Ability to work within a team
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Good standard of verbal communication and listening skills with a customer focus
- Tactful and diplomatic approach
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the healthcare setting and / or working with people using customer care skills and compassion
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ, Diploma, QCF Intermediate apprenticeship in health & social care Level 2 qualification for Trained HCA/HCSW
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills required
Desirable
- Understanding of confidentiality
Organisational skills
Essential
- Good standard of written communication skills
- Ability to work within a team
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Good standard of verbal communication and listening skills with a customer focus
- Tactful and diplomatic approach
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.
