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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Band 2 (Various)

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Job summary

Caring and compassionate Healthcare Assistants

(existing or aspiring!)

  • Would you like to work in an outstanding acute NHS trust that truly values their staff?
  • Are you looking for stability, career satisfaction and development?
  • Would you like to work at an NHS trust that is committed to ensuring your ongoing development and training of a wide range of clinical skills and knowledge?

We are currently looking to fill various Full and Part-time HCA positions within a number of inpatient wards across all divisions (Medicine / Surgery / Diagnostics and Specialties) at both Cheltenham General and Gloucester Royal.

Please note, this is not suitable for those solely wanting to work on the Bank, these are substantive full or part time roles.

If you have previously applied and been unsuccessful in the last 6 months, please do not re-apply.

Planned interview date: Saturday 16th March

Main duties of the job

While it is desirable that candidates have at least 6-12 months recent care experience and have completed the Care certificate, previous care experience is not essential, and training can absolutely be provided for the right candidates, so if you have the qualities we're looking for and share our values, please do still get in touch!

If you are looking for a career change or have some questions about a move into the care sector, we encourage you to watch our New to Care HCA Webinar on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVOzYA94hIQ

You will play an essential role in supporting the delivery of the highest standard of quality care to our patients, working alongside registered nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Your role will include a wide range of tasks, from providing personal care to undertaking clinical observations.

You will be required to follow rigorous policies such as infection control and manual handling policies. In addition you will be providing emotional and practical support to patient & their families

About us

You will also receive a generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, social and sports clubs with regular events, and acknowledgement for the work you do as part of our reward and recognition schemes.

Details

Date posted

27 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

318-24-HCA-MAR

Job locations

Various Departments

Gloucester / Cheltenham

GL1 3NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Working within the multidisciplinary team supporting the delivery of assessed and evaluated programmes of care.
  • To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
  • To communicate effectively, especially where patient ability to do so is compromised. On occasions, the job holder may be exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances.
  • Maintain discretion and understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
  • Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care
  • Perform and record clinical observations with competency including blood pressure, temperature, respirations and pulse.
  • Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake.
  • Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.
  • Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate Registered Care professionals.
  • Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities, seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate.Communications

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Working within the multidisciplinary team supporting the delivery of assessed and evaluated programmes of care.
  • To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
  • To communicate effectively, especially where patient ability to do so is compromised. On occasions, the job holder may be exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances.
  • Maintain discretion and understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
  • Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care
  • Perform and record clinical observations with competency including blood pressure, temperature, respirations and pulse.
  • Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake.
  • Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.
  • Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate Registered Care professionals.
  • Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities, seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate.Communications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent ie. GCSE Maths & English

Desirable

  • The Care Certificate or equivalent induction training

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of basic nursing and personal care.
  • Appropriate verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Experience

Desirable

  • 6 - 12 months of recent care experience in a similar healthcare setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent ie. GCSE Maths & English

Desirable

  • The Care Certificate or equivalent induction training

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of basic nursing and personal care.
  • Appropriate verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Experience

Desirable

  • 6 - 12 months of recent care experience in a similar healthcare 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various Departments

Gloucester / Cheltenham

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various Departments

Gloucester / Cheltenham

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse for Recruitment

Fran Wilson

fran.wilson@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

27 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

318-24-HCA-MAR

Job locations

Various Departments

Gloucester / Cheltenham

GL1 3NN


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