Job summary
The QEQM Coronary Care team provide care for critically ill patients on our Coronary Care Unit. Our unit is staffed by a dedicated and supportive team who pride themselves on their drive for innovation and the support and opportunities we offer to our staff.
- Our vision is to provide high quality, safe, evidence-based care through a genuinely compassionate and collaborative approach, and we support our staff to deliver just that.
- Our investment in our facilities is matched by our investment in our people; there is always scope for career development
- We work closely with other specialties including anaesthetics, surgery and medicine, with opportunities to combine specialisms. This enables a thriving learning environment for all of our team members.
- The teamwork and camaraderie on our unit is second to none with regular team building and social events throughout the year.
If you are passionate about coronary care and want to work in a progressive and dynamic team, then we want to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The role of the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is to work as a team member within the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) environment carrying out assigned tasks involving the direct/indirect care of patients in support of, and supervised by, a registered nurse.
We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. This is why we ask you to:
- maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business and adhere to data protection law
- comply with the Trust's policies and procedures, including infection prevention and control, risk management, health and safety, safeguarding children and adults, financial management and use of resources
- act at all times in accordance with the professional Codes of Conduct and Accountability relevant to your role
- participate in annual mandatory training.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent inmaths and english
- Care Certificate
- Holds a level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care or has previous relevant/equivalent experience
Desirable
- NVQ Level3
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation; short courses to undertake patient and clinical care duties, completion of a competency based workbook
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
- Delivery of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 3 within specialty
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Evidence of on-going personal + professional development
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Time management and personal organisation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexibility and openness to working in a range of areas.
- Flexibility with shift/working patterns to meet the service.
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Values
Governance
Essential
- Adheres to Trust policies
- Will comply with the Data Protection Act, CNORIS, Caldicott Guidelines and local policies regarding confidentiality and access to medical records.
- Act on the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.
Desirable
- Up to date with trust E -learning
Personal & professional Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication and organisational skills
- Kind, compassionate and caring. Ability to deliver high quality care Demonstrates patient focused approach.
- Professional approach demonstrating: ability to work as part of a team; honesty and integrity; respecting equality and diversity.
- Keen to develop knowledge and skills for personal and professional fulfilment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent inmaths and english
- Care Certificate
- Holds a level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care or has previous relevant/equivalent experience
Desirable
- NVQ Level3
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation; short courses to undertake patient and clinical care duties, completion of a competency based workbook
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust
- Delivery of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 3 within specialty
- Evidence of facilitating learning in practice
- Evidence of on-going personal + professional development
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Time management and personal organisation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexibility and openness to working in a range of areas.
- Flexibility with shift/working patterns to meet the service.
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Values
Governance
Essential
- Adheres to Trust policies
- Will comply with the Data Protection Act, CNORIS, Caldicott Guidelines and local policies regarding confidentiality and access to medical records.
- Act on the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.
Desirable
- Up to date with trust E -learning
Personal & professional Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication and organisational skills
- Kind, compassionate and caring. Ability to deliver high quality care Demonstrates patient focused approach.
- Professional approach demonstrating: ability to work as part of a team; honesty and integrity; respecting equality and diversity.
- Keen to develop knowledge and skills for personal and professional fulfilment.
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.
