Job summary
As a healthcare assistant you will be a valued member of the team, providing varied help to both staff and patients alike.
We are looking for someone who is proactive and engaging and is able to use initiative.
The role will entail performing observations, helping patients with personal care needs, manual handling and helping to maintain a clean, tidy and well stocked environment.
Main duties of the job
T12N caters for 13-20 year old with chronological and haematological malignancies. Treatments range from bone marrow transplant to palliative care. We also run an ambulatory service along side our day care services.
As a health care assistant on the ward, you will be expected to work alongside the nursing team to help care for the patients. You will be expected to help patients prepare for procedures and escort them there and back. You will perform observations and report your findings to the nursing team accordingly.
You will help the nursing team to create a 'home from home' environment on the ward by keeping it tidy and helping with the day to day tasks. You will help out within the division if other areas are short staffed. In return we will offer you the support you need to understand the care received by our patients and help you develop your skills.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience / HSC Diploma level 3 Advanced / Higher apprenticeship level 3
Experience
Essential
- Experience in carrying out assigned duties after training
- Working in working with children
- Working in a Health Care or related setting
- Good standard of written and spoken English
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide essential care for patients as directed.
- Able to record routine observations after training
- Able to use designated medical devices after training
- Able to carry out clinical procedures as required
- Able to use a computer/ learn how to use a computer to record information.
- Able to input and retrieve data/information safely and correctly (EPIC).
Communication
Essential
- Able to deal with the public in person and on the phone
- Able to support and reassure patients/carers in distress
- Understands importance of maintaining confidentiality
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of own role within the team
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of equal opportunities.
- Demonstrates understanding of importance of maintaining privacy and dignity.
Desirable
- Experience of giving care in a multi-cultural environment
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to shift patterns
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and supporting families.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience / HSC Diploma level 3 Advanced / Higher apprenticeship level 3
Experience
Essential
- Experience in carrying out assigned duties after training
- Working in working with children
- Working in a Health Care or related setting
- Good standard of written and spoken English
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide essential care for patients as directed.
- Able to record routine observations after training
- Able to use designated medical devices after training
- Able to carry out clinical procedures as required
- Able to use a computer/ learn how to use a computer to record information.
- Able to input and retrieve data/information safely and correctly (EPIC).
Communication
Essential
- Able to deal with the public in person and on the phone
- Able to support and reassure patients/carers in distress
- Understands importance of maintaining confidentiality
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of own role within the team
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of equal opportunities.
- Demonstrates understanding of importance of maintaining privacy and dignity.
Desirable
- Experience of giving care in a multi-cultural environment
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to shift patterns
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and supporting families.
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).
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
