Job summary
Healthcare Assistant Full Time - 37.5 hours per week Avocet Ward, Saffron Walden Community Hospital
We are looking for an energetic Healthcare Assistant to work within the multidisciplinary team who has a genuine desire to play an active part in the care of our patients.
Please note: This job involves shift work covering day, night and weekend shifts -
Long days, 07.00- 20.00 and night shifts, 19.30- 07.30.
Applications are welcome from experienced Healthcare assistants as well as those with no experience as full training will be given.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the provision of nursing care (psychological, spiritual and sociological as well as physical), to patients in hospital as a member of the proactive nursing team. Direct care will be delivered to patients suffering a range of problems including: dementia/confusion, falls/fractures following strokes, heart and respiratory conditions as well as palliative and terminal care. To have the ability to recognise and report any changes in a patient's condition and needs.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical/Professional Duties
- At the direction of the Registered Nurse, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, using a wide range of clinical skills.
- Provide reassurance and support to patients, carers/family.
Patient/Client Care
- Involve patients and carers/relatives in delivery of patient care.
- Provide escorts for patients and undertake transfer of patients as directed.
Communication Skills
- Work collaboratively with others in the ward to ensure the patients needs are met.
Education and Research
- Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.
- Participate in KSF appraisal review as per the Trust policy.
- Attend mandatory in-service training programmes including: moving and handling, fire etc.
- Fulfil the role of link nurse as required.
- Attend and participate in ward/team meetings.
- Participate in patient and public involvement activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical/Professional Duties
- At the direction of the Registered Nurse, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, using a wide range of clinical skills.
- Provide reassurance and support to patients, carers/family.
Patient/Client Care
- Involve patients and carers/relatives in delivery of patient care.
- Provide escorts for patients and undertake transfer of patients as directed.
Communication Skills
- Work collaboratively with others in the ward to ensure the patients needs are met.
Education and Research
- Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.
- Participate in KSF appraisal review as per the Trust policy.
- Attend mandatory in-service training programmes including: moving and handling, fire etc.
- Fulfil the role of link nurse as required.
- Attend and participate in ward/team meetings.
- Participate in patient and public involvement activities.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good general education
- Previous experience of working within a care setting
- Awareness of all infection control issues
Desirable
- NVQ care or equivalent
- Knowledge of Care Programme approach
- Understanding of Safeguarding
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Able to assist in the provision and care to residents
Desirable
- Have the working attributes of the 6 C's - Caring, Compassionate, Competent, Communication, Commitment and Courage
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good general education
- Previous experience of working within a care setting
- Awareness of all infection control issues
Desirable
- NVQ care or equivalent
- Knowledge of Care Programme approach
- Understanding of Safeguarding
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Able to assist in the provision and care to residents
Desirable
- Have the working attributes of the 6 C's - Caring, Compassionate, Competent, Communication, Commitment and Courage
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Avocet Ward, Saffron Walden Hospital
Radwinter Road
Saffron Walden
CB11 3HY
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
