Job summary
The HCSW is part of the multidisciplinary team and plays a vital role in our multidisciplinary team, providing holistic, patient- centred care which is planned and directed by health care professionals. The post holder is expected to cover the duties of other HCSW colleagues within the range of the post holder's knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
The HCSW will complete performance necessary patient care tasks delegated by a registered nurse or midwife, under their supervision such as undertaking personal care duties and record patient information.
Undertake personal and professional development activities to uphold care standards, such as completing the 15 standards of the Care Certificate and the associated workbook within a timeframe of normally 206 months from commencement of employment.
Follow all London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) policies and provide a safe and person-centred environment for the treatment of patients.
The post holder is responsible for delivering high standards of personal care, providing services in accordance with the Trusts values and behaviours to support the nursing team in the delivery of patient care which is safe and effective.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Completed Care Certificate or equivalent experience
- Level 3 Health Care qualification/apprenticeship or equivalent relevant experience or completion of HCSW competency-based workbook .
- Functional skills minimum Level 1 Maths and English or GCSE or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Further qualifications and training relevant and required by the speciality of this post
- Competencies for existing substantive HCSW
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Acute Hospital setting or care background, in a HCSW role or equivalent
- Experience of delivering personal care to patients
- Experience of using computers or willing to undertake training in local computer systems
- Knowledge of basic IT systems or willing to undertake training
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of data protection and health and safety issue
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Competently perform a range if the core skills relevant to the area of speciality
Skills, abilities and Attribute
Essential
- Ability to demonstrates the following: Motivation/enthusiasm , Reliability ,Caring ,Respectful
- Flexible with regard to work patterns and cross site working
- Positive attitude to change and has high standards
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role with reasonable adjustments if necessary
Desirable
- Phlebotomy and Cannulation
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Completed Care Certificate or equivalent experience
- Level 3 Health Care qualification/apprenticeship or equivalent relevant experience or completion of HCSW competency-based workbook .
- Functional skills minimum Level 1 Maths and English or GCSE or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Further qualifications and training relevant and required by the speciality of this post
- Competencies for existing substantive HCSW
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Acute Hospital setting or care background, in a HCSW role or equivalent
- Experience of delivering personal care to patients
- Experience of using computers or willing to undertake training in local computer systems
- Knowledge of basic IT systems or willing to undertake training
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of data protection and health and safety issue
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Competently perform a range if the core skills relevant to the area of speciality
Skills, abilities and Attribute
Essential
- Ability to demonstrates the following: Motivation/enthusiasm , Reliability ,Caring ,Respectful
- Flexible with regard to work patterns and cross site working
- Positive attitude to change and has high standards
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role with reasonable adjustments if necessary
Desirable
- Phlebotomy and Cannulation
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).
