Job summary
As a successful candidate, you can look forward to working within a friendly and supportive environment to gain skills and competencies. As a new member of the team, you will be offered 2 weeks initial supernumerary status, an orientation day, a HCSW competency program.
Main duties of the job
The ability to work cohesively with all members of the ward team
The ability to communicate with patients and their relatives with sensitivity and empathy
Be able to work under pressure
Be pro-active and take initiative
To report all incidents/accidents involving patients and staff to the person in charge and to assist in any enquiries and be aware of and adhere to the incident policy
To maintain confidentiality at all times.
About us
To contribute to maintaining a suitable environment to meet the needs of the patients
To undertake housekeeping activities such as bed making, disposal linen, cleaning, tidying and re-stocking equipment, in accordance with infection control policy
Re-equipping, cleaning and re-stocking of bed areas post discharge of patients
To collect, clean and treat equipment as instructed. To keep equipment storage areas safe and a good order and report any damage to the nurse in charge
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a HCSW working within ward 4b, the expectation is that, with adequate training, supervision and assessment, you will be able to;
participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing the highest standard of patient care.
Undertake specific delegated tasks following the appropriate training and competency level e.g patient observations and patient personal hygiene
To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures
To assist patients with hygiene and nutritional needs as directed by a registered nurse or dietitian
To undertake clinical activities, following training and assessment, as directed by the Registered nurse
To help and support team with aiding to rehabilitate patients with the activities of daily living
To report any change in the condition of patients to the nurse in charge
Assist registered nurse to prepare patients for transfer or discharge home including correct documentation of property
Assist caring for dying patients and their relatives with the supervision of
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a HCSW working within ward 4b, the expectation is that, with adequate training, supervision and assessment, you will be able to;
participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing the highest standard of patient care.
Undertake specific delegated tasks following the appropriate training and competency level e.g patient observations and patient personal hygiene
To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures
To assist patients with hygiene and nutritional needs as directed by a registered nurse or dietitian
To undertake clinical activities, following training and assessment, as directed by the Registered nurse
To help and support team with aiding to rehabilitate patients with the activities of daily living
To report any change in the condition of patients to the nurse in charge
Assist registered nurse to prepare patients for transfer or discharge home including correct documentation of property
Assist caring for dying patients and their relatives with the supervision of
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Previous Healthcare Assistant acute NHS experience
- Previous experience in a relevant speciality
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knoweldge, Skills, Abilities
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational and team work skills
- Ability to learn and develop new skills and abilities
- Acts as a role model
- Demonstrates high standards of fundamental care
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Show commitment to developing competencies to include specialist skills
- Work with enthusiasm and genuine interest within the multidisciplinary team
- Contribute to good record keeping using the Trusts electronic and paper methods
Qualities
Essential
- Display a caring attitude to patients, their relatives, colleagues and themselves in a stressful environment
- Be both motivated, enthusiastic, and self-aware
- Creative and Flexible, with the ability to work.
- Resilient under pressure, whilst understanding own limitations
- Team focused
- Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable
Other
Essential
- Complete application form correctly
- Evidence of reliable work record
- The ability to work shift patterns which may include days, weekends and night working patterns.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Previous Healthcare Assistant acute NHS experience
- Previous experience in a relevant speciality
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knoweldge, Skills, Abilities
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational and team work skills
- Ability to learn and develop new skills and abilities
- Acts as a role model
- Demonstrates high standards of fundamental care
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Show commitment to developing competencies to include specialist skills
- Work with enthusiasm and genuine interest within the multidisciplinary team
- Contribute to good record keeping using the Trusts electronic and paper methods
Qualities
Essential
- Display a caring attitude to patients, their relatives, colleagues and themselves in a stressful environment
- Be both motivated, enthusiastic, and self-aware
- Creative and Flexible, with the ability to work.
- Resilient under pressure, whilst understanding own limitations
- Team focused
- Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable
Other
Essential
- Complete application form correctly
- Evidence of reliable work record
- The ability to work shift patterns which may include days, weekends and night working patterns.
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.
