South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant (Ward 10)

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Job summary

Various hours

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Older Persons Medicine Collaborative for a committed, enthusiastic and motivated healthcare assistant to work alongside our team on Ward 10

You will be required to assist qualified nursing staff in providing direct patient care within Older Persons Medicine.

This post also offers opportunities for personal and professional development.

Main duties of the job

To assist in admitting patients to the ward, completing demographic details and recording base-line observations

To provide care to patients following instructions in the care plan, programme or pathway

To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinical observations

To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patient's condition and report changes to a registered nurse

To assess patient's level of dependence in meeting personal care needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination and comfort).

To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportive manner

To accurately record information on patient food charts and fluid balance charts, reporting concerns to a registered nurse

To carry out clinical skills relevant to the ward/ department and patient group (eg phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings).

To assist clinical team with data entry, filing and maintaining accurate documentation of care

To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging patients, ensuring all property is packed and the bed area is ready for the next patient

To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately stocked and tidy

To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns and complaints in a positive manner

Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.

Date posted

16 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

328-UE-5158219

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in Care (Level 2 Diploma in Health Care) or able to demonstrate appropriate transferable experience
Level 1 English and Maths Functional skills

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to demonstrate person centred care
Previous experience of working as part of a team
Able to describe behaviours and skills of a carer

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in Care (Level 2 Diploma in Health Care) or able to demonstrate appropriate transferable experience
Level 1 English and Maths Functional skills

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to demonstrate person centred care
Previous experience of working as part of a team
Able to describe behaviours and skills of a carer

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

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