Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Healthcare Support Worker

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Job summary

.An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the bank at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate would be expected to work as part of the Multi disciplinary team to deliver high standards of patient care responsive to patient's needs.

The post holder will possess the ability to be able to work alone and with the wider supporting team, and work collaboratively with external agencies. You will be expected to demonstrate and role model the uppermost professional standards.

Availability of Bank work may fluctuate and there is no commitment to specific hours of work however applications are sought from individuals who can offer regular and consistent support.

Please note: Applicants who require sponsorship are not eligible to apply for this post.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide personal care for patients.
  • Manual handling.
  • To help maintain a clean and safe department.
  • Ability to recognise the signs of the deteriorating patient and alert qualified staff accordingly.
  • Maintain accurate record keeping and documentation within patients' records, integrated care pathways and electronic systems.
  • The overall purpose of the post holder will be to provide support the registered nursing team.

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programmebalancegateshead.comto cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Details

Date posted

13 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year PA

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

297-5822731-A

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To promote and deliver patient centred care aligned with the Trust vision and Nursing and Midwifery strategy.
  • To provide the highest standard of safe, effective and compassionate care through the effective use of evidence based practice.
  • To support a continuously improving service, in line with the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives, and the NHS performance framework.
  • To continually develop professionally to ensure the post holder has the appropriate level of skill, knowledge and competence to meet service/specialty requirements.
  • The overall purpose of the post holder will be to provide support the nursing team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To promote and deliver patient centred care aligned with the Trust vision and Nursing and Midwifery strategy.
  • To provide the highest standard of safe, effective and compassionate care through the effective use of evidence based practice.
  • To support a continuously improving service, in line with the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives, and the NHS performance framework.
  • To continually develop professionally to ensure the post holder has the appropriate level of skill, knowledge and competence to meet service/specialty requirements.
  • The overall purpose of the post holder will be to provide support the nursing team.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Maths and English qualification

Desirable

  • NVQ Qualification

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Training in Moving and handling
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work within a multi disciplinary team

Desirable

  • previous experience in a health care setting
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Maths and English qualification

Desirable

  • NVQ Qualification

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Training in Moving and handling
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work within a multi disciplinary team

Desirable

  • previous experience in a health care setting

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Helen Larkin

helen.larkin2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

13 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year PA

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

297-5822731-A

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


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