Job summary
With
five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of
opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We
are an NHS Trust of approximately 14,000 people, providing care for over a
million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year. We
have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and
local communities.
With
our partners, Imperial College London, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
and The Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial
College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science
centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for
better patient care and excellence in education.
Band
2 HCA Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
The
Staff Bank Department is a dedicated team aiming to provide a quality service
to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The Staff Bank strives to support our
Hospitals with competent, reliable HCAs who will be able to provide the highest
level of service to our patients.
We
are absolutely committed to ensuring that our patients have the best possible
experience within our hospitals. We seek people who are committed to delivering
outstanding patient care, whatever their role, and who take pride in what they
do. We place a high value on treating all patients, visitors and colleagues
with respect and dignity, and seek people who strive for excellence in all that
they do.
Main duties of the job
Band 2 HCA
In this role, as a care assistant, you will be
working closely with multi-disciplinary team members to provide a high standard
of care for patients throughout their visit or stay at Imperial Teaching
Hospitals. You will be responsible for implementing treatment and risk
management plans and aiding patients through their recovery. Moreover, you will
also be responsible for providing support and comfort to patient family members
or carers.
During your work as a care assistant, you will be expected
to provide a high level of care to all patients in your ward or clinical area.
This may include (and will not be limited to) moving and handling, cleaning,
and bathing patients, feeding patients and patient observations - this could be
for a wide variety of patients.
A
successful candidate for this role will have:
At least six months UK NHS Hospital Experience in a
HCA capacity within the last two years.
Willing to work shifts between Monday - Friday 8am to 8pm.
Be willing to work across departments, including
our busy A&E.
Have good communication and interpersonal skills
with an enthusiastic approach to the provision of quality, effective safe care
delivery.
Understand the importance of maintaining patient
safety and minimising risk in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Demonstrate a good understanding of the importance
of supportive and flexible team working.
About us
Imperial
College Healthcare NHS Trust
Imperial
College Healthcare NHS Trust was launched on 1st October, 2007. Made up of five
hospitals; Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea, St Mary's
and the Western Eye, and integrating with Imperial College London, we are one
of the largest acute trusts in the UK with an annual turnover exceeding £900
million and employing almost 10,000 staff. Offering more than 50 clinical
specialities, and with one of the largest portfolios of services in the country
we have one million patient contacts a year.
The Trust has established the UKs first Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC).
The AHSC aims to bring together the delivery of healthcare services, teaching
and research in a partnership for the purpose of improving the health of its
patients, advancing clinical teaching and scientific invention and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band
2 HCA Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
The
Staff Bank Department is a dedicated team aiming to provide a quality service
to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The Staff Bank strives to support our
Hospitals with competent, reliable HCAs who will be able to provide the highest
level of service to our patients.
We
are absolutely committed to ensuring that our patients have the best possible
experience within our hospitals. We seek people who are committed to delivering
outstanding patient care, whatever their role, and who take pride in what they
do. We place a high value on treating all patients, visitors and colleagues
with respect and dignity, and seek people who strive for excellence in all that
they do.
Band
2 HCA:
In this role, as a care assistant, you will be
working closely with multi-disciplinary team members to provide a high standard
of care for patients throughout their visit or stay at Imperial Teaching
Hospitals. You will be responsible for implementing treatment and risk
management plans and aiding patients through their recovery. Moreover, you will
also be responsible for providing support and comfort to patient family members
or carers.
During your work as a care assistant, you will be expected
to provide a high level of care to all patients in your ward or clinical area.
This may include (and will not be limited to) moving and handling, cleaning,
and bathing patients, feeding patients and patient observations - this could be
for a wide variety of patients.
Trust:
Imperial Teaching Hospitals
Location:
Imperial Teaching Hospitals
Wards
Covered: All wards
Pay:
Band 2
-
Days: £14.42 per hour
-
Saturday/Nights: £19.18 per hour
-
Sunday/Bank Holiday: £24.06 per hour
Benefits
of Staff Bank:
Efficient
recruitment process
Complimentary Mandatory training
Free Trust uniform
You can browse and book your own shifts on Employee
Online.
You have priority to book the shifts that you want
work when and where you like.
Flexibility of shift times and locations
Timesheets are no longer required, making your pay
fast and on time.
You can view your roster online no need to call
to confirm shifts.
Great opportunity to progress within the Imperial
College Healthcare NHS Trust and gain experience
Friendly team environment
Lines of work
Competitive pay rates with weekly payment for the
shifts you have worked
A
successful candidate for this role will have:
At least six months UK NHS Hospital Experience in a
HCA capacity within the last two years.
Willing to work shifts between Monday - Friday 8am to 8pm.
Be willing to work across departments, including
our busy A&E.
Have good communication and interpersonal skills
with an enthusiastic approach to the provision of quality, effective safe care
delivery.
Understand the importance of maintaining patient
safety and minimising risk in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Demonstrate a good understanding of the importance
of supportive and flexible team working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band
2 HCA Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
The
Staff Bank Department is a dedicated team aiming to provide a quality service
to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The Staff Bank strives to support our
Hospitals with competent, reliable HCAs who will be able to provide the highest
level of service to our patients.
We
are absolutely committed to ensuring that our patients have the best possible
experience within our hospitals. We seek people who are committed to delivering
outstanding patient care, whatever their role, and who take pride in what they
do. We place a high value on treating all patients, visitors and colleagues
with respect and dignity, and seek people who strive for excellence in all that
they do.
Band
2 HCA:
In this role, as a care assistant, you will be
working closely with multi-disciplinary team members to provide a high standard
of care for patients throughout their visit or stay at Imperial Teaching
Hospitals. You will be responsible for implementing treatment and risk
management plans and aiding patients through their recovery. Moreover, you will
also be responsible for providing support and comfort to patient family members
or carers.
During your work as a care assistant, you will be expected
to provide a high level of care to all patients in your ward or clinical area.
This may include (and will not be limited to) moving and handling, cleaning,
and bathing patients, feeding patients and patient observations - this could be
for a wide variety of patients.
Trust:
Imperial Teaching Hospitals
Location:
Imperial Teaching Hospitals
Wards
Covered: All wards
Pay:
Band 2
-
Days: £14.42 per hour
-
Saturday/Nights: £19.18 per hour
-
Sunday/Bank Holiday: £24.06 per hour
Benefits
of Staff Bank:
Efficient
recruitment process
Complimentary Mandatory training
Free Trust uniform
You can browse and book your own shifts on Employee
Online.
You have priority to book the shifts that you want
work when and where you like.
Flexibility of shift times and locations
Timesheets are no longer required, making your pay
fast and on time.
You can view your roster online no need to call
to confirm shifts.
Great opportunity to progress within the Imperial
College Healthcare NHS Trust and gain experience
Friendly team environment
Lines of work
Competitive pay rates with weekly payment for the
shifts you have worked
A
successful candidate for this role will have:
At least six months UK NHS Hospital Experience in a
HCA capacity within the last two years.
Willing to work shifts between Monday - Friday 8am to 8pm.
Be willing to work across departments, including
our busy A&E.
Have good communication and interpersonal skills
with an enthusiastic approach to the provision of quality, effective safe care
delivery.
Understand the importance of maintaining patient
safety and minimising risk in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Demonstrate a good understanding of the importance
of supportive and flexible team working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- At least six months UK NHS Hospital Experience in a HCA capacity within the last two years.
- Willing to work shifts between Monday - Friday 8am-8pm.
- Be willing to work across departments, including our busy A&E.
Desirable
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills with an enthusiastic approach to the provision of quality, effective safe care delivery.
- Understand the importance of maintaining patient safety and minimising risk in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the importance of supportive and flexible team working.
Experience
Essential
- At least six months UK NHS Hospital Experience in a HCA capacity within the last two years
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- At least six months UK NHS Hospital Experience in a HCA capacity within the last two years.
- Willing to work shifts between Monday - Friday 8am-8pm.
- Be willing to work across departments, including our busy A&E.
Desirable
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills with an enthusiastic approach to the provision of quality, effective safe care delivery.
- Understand the importance of maintaining patient safety and minimising risk in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the importance of supportive and flexible team working.
Experience
Essential
- At least six months UK NHS Hospital Experience in a HCA capacity within the last two years
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.
