Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join our small Outpatients team as a Healthcare Assistant at the Stroud and Vale Hospital.
The Outpatients department covering wide range of specialities currently Monday to Friday. Experience of Outpatients work is desirable but not essential, as a full induction and training will be provided.
This post will require flexibility due to the service needs. Hours of work will be Monday - Friday from 08:00 to 18:00, variable shifts within these hours.
You will also be required to work at Vale Community Hospital Outpatients department, so willingness to travel is essential.
Main duties of the job
Clinical observation skills. Communicating with patients, carers, consultants and other professionals. Documentation and reporting to appropriate staff. Teamwork. Further training for essential skills i.e. venepuncture, assisting consultants in clinics with clinical procedures. Participating in the smooth running of the departments.
If you would like to work for an organisation that values its' staff, aims to deliver the best care, offering compassion to all patients', their carers and families, and you can demonstrate this to us, we would like to hear from you.
we can offer a fully supported Corporate Induction programme, annual appraisal and personal development plans and easy free parking.
About us
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.
Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Health Care Assistant/ Support Worker you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care / services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. Health Care Assistant, Social Care Workers and other Healthcare Support Workers employed by the Trust are required to follow the guidance set out in Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants/ Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard, and to challenge others who are not.
You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice / training on a regular basis and be required to meet the Care Certificate standards. All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Health Care Assistant/ Support Worker you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care / services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. Health Care Assistant, Social Care Workers and other Healthcare Support Workers employed by the Trust are required to follow the guidance set out in Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants/ Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard, and to challenge others who are not.
You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice / training on a regular basis and be required to meet the Care Certificate standards. All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ support qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the importance of good record keeping and Data Protection Act
- Good standard of general education or evidence of recent training
Desirable
- Experience of working in Outpatients or similar environment
- Ability to develop and train to deliver all clinic specialities
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical observations and investigations at HCA level
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake all statuary and mandatory training
- Good team player
- Professional in approach
Other requirements
Essential
- Hold UK driving licence and to travel to other sites for work
- Complete moving and handling training for Outpatients
- Flexibility due to operational demands
- Medical device training for Outpatients
- Undertake training for key roles in Outpatients
Desirable
- Ability to work alone when required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ support qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the importance of good record keeping and Data Protection Act
- Good standard of general education or evidence of recent training
Desirable
- Experience of working in Outpatients or similar environment
- Ability to develop and train to deliver all clinic specialities
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical observations and investigations at HCA level
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake all statuary and mandatory training
- Good team player
- Professional in approach
Other requirements
Essential
- Hold UK driving licence and to travel to other sites for work
- Complete moving and handling training for Outpatients
- Flexibility due to operational demands
- Medical device training for Outpatients
- Undertake training for key roles in Outpatients
Desirable
- Ability to work alone when required
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
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).
