Job summary
Apprentice health care Assistant, (band 2) on Community inpatient ward within Malton Hospital.
Assisting qualified staff by undertaking personal care duties for patients and reporting the patients condition to qualified staff.
demonstrate car and compassion to patients, carers and relatives to help ensure high-quality person centred patient care is delivered at all times, such as feeding, bathing and repositioning of the patient under the supervision of a trained nurse.
Main duties of the job
Implementing programs of nursing care during spans of duty,
washing and dressing patients, toileting and feeding patients.
Taking blood pressures,pulses, temperatures, checking blood glucose levels,
Completing patient food charts, cleaning and making beds, manually moving equipment, e.g. hoists,trolleys and wheelchairs.
Responsible for accurate record keeping in patient records, patient care plans, recording observations
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for implementing programs of nursing care during spans of duty.
Responsible for delivery of patient care during duty shift.
e.g. Washing and dressing patients, toileting, and feeding patients
Demonstrates ability to work within teams during duty shift.
Responsible for ensuring legal requirements for record keeping and documentation are maintained during duty shift.
Ensure appropriate reporting of clinical incidents.
e.g. Following patient falls.
Responsibility for maintaining a safe environment for patients/visitors and staff during span of duty.
e.g. Infection Control, fault reporting, food hygiene
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for implementing programs of nursing care during spans of duty.
Responsible for delivery of patient care during duty shift.
e.g. Washing and dressing patients, toileting, and feeding patients
Demonstrates ability to work within teams during duty shift.
Responsible for ensuring legal requirements for record keeping and documentation are maintained during duty shift.
Ensure appropriate reporting of clinical incidents.
e.g. Following patient falls.
Responsibility for maintaining a safe environment for patients/visitors and staff during span of duty.
e.g. Infection Control, fault reporting, food hygiene
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- level 2 maths and english
- experience in social/health care setting
- prepared to work nights/day shifts
- ability to complete training in health care
- excellent communication skills
Desirable
- qualification in health care
- previous experience on rehabilitation ward
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- level 2 maths and english
- experience in social/health care setting
- prepared to work nights/day shifts
- ability to complete training in health care
- excellent communication skills
Desirable
- qualification in health care
- previous experience on rehabilitation ward
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).
