Job summary
FULL TIME & PART TIME POSTS AVAILABLE
Opportunity
has arisen for Healthcare Assistants on the Acute Frailty Unit.
AFU is a busy acute medical ward that
specializes in frailty care the ward also has a purpose built Dementia
Garden.
We are
looking for Healthcare Assistants who can work in a busy environment, who
possess excellent communication skills, can maintain a high degree of confidentiality
is enthusiastic and has a passion for frailty care.
Our
patients need care 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, so youll need to have
flexibility to workday, weekend and night shifts. In return, youll benefit
from flexible working patterns and unsocial hours payments and the opportunity
to experience working within a friendly supportive team.
If you would like to arrange an informal
visit or have any questions, please contact:
Raymond
Padilla - Ward Manager on 01905 763333 ext. 33002 or Matron Gincy John on
bleep 807 via switchboard 01905 763333.
*** Please note we do not offer Certificates of Sponsorships for this role ***
If you are offered a position, we will apply for references covering the past three consecutive years of employment and/or training. Applicants should provide a full history, explaining any gaps / discrepancies. Unexplained periods will be explored during the interview and pre-employment checking process. Please note that any misleading or inaccurate information may result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer.
Main duties of the job
Duties include providing a high standard of care by providing personal hygiene care, maintaining patient tissue integrity and providing pressure area care, recording of observations, assisting with feeding requirements, documentation overseen by a registered nurse, assisting with mobility needs, communication to patients / relatives / carers and working within the team to support your colleagues in providing a positive experience for the patient.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are
looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute
and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to
the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger
population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites
in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are
recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be
one of them.
Better never stops, and we are committed to developing a
culture of continuous improvement.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this
means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as
a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check
as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the
current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more
details on DBS checks and Costs
Job description
Job responsibilities
You
will assist with washing and dressing patients, using hoists as appropriate.
You
will assist with serving meals and feeding patients, including reporting on
their intake and recording on charts as appropriate.
You
will assist with toileting, escorting patients to and from the lavatory and
recording outputs where necessary.
You
will assist with monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures,
pulse, respirations and weight
You will assist
with patients mobilisation, ensuring safe environment and using appropriate
techniques.
You will make beds
and help to ensure the ward/department is kept clean, tidy and safe.
You will communicate
with patients and their relatives with care and compassion.
You will help to
ensure that patients are kept comfortable and receive personalised care.
You will be
involved in patient booking in / admission, introducing patients to ward /
department area as directed by registered nurse.
You will assist with the recording and safe
keeping of patients property and valuables.
You will assist the multi professional team to
prepare and support patients undergoing treatment and / or investigation
maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
You will safeguard vulnerable adults.
You will report
to the nurse in charge of the ward / department matters of concern relating
to patients and the ward / department environment.
You will undertake
duties outside your working area (e.g. delivery and collection) to assist in
maintaining good communication.
You will ensure the
privacy and dignity of patients is met at all times.
You will be adaptable and flexible to working
in various areas of the department or ward as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You
will assist with washing and dressing patients, using hoists as appropriate.
You
will assist with serving meals and feeding patients, including reporting on
their intake and recording on charts as appropriate.
You
will assist with toileting, escorting patients to and from the lavatory and
recording outputs where necessary.
You
will assist with monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures,
pulse, respirations and weight
You will assist
with patients mobilisation, ensuring safe environment and using appropriate
techniques.
You will make beds
and help to ensure the ward/department is kept clean, tidy and safe.
You will communicate
with patients and their relatives with care and compassion.
You will help to
ensure that patients are kept comfortable and receive personalised care.
You will be
involved in patient booking in / admission, introducing patients to ward /
department area as directed by registered nurse.
You will assist with the recording and safe
keeping of patients property and valuables.
You will assist the multi professional team to
prepare and support patients undergoing treatment and / or investigation
maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
You will safeguard vulnerable adults.
You will report
to the nurse in charge of the ward / department matters of concern relating
to patients and the ward / department environment.
You will undertake
duties outside your working area (e.g. delivery and collection) to assist in
maintaining good communication.
You will ensure the
privacy and dignity of patients is met at all times.
You will be adaptable and flexible to working
in various areas of the department or ward as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic standard of education including Maths and English.
- Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer facing environment.
Desirable
- Healthcare Apprenticeship or equivalent.
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting or Nursing Home.
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant.
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Must be flexible with shift patterns and internal rotation.
- May be required to work in other departments as required.
- Must be able to undertake manual handling activities.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively, and demonstrate excellent communication skills: verbal, listening & written.
- Legible handwriting.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of confidentiality.
- Self-awareness in terms of assessing own knowledge and competence and understanding your own boundaries.
- Self-awareness in terms of recognising the impact of your behaviour and other peoples behaviour.
- Ability to cope with stress.
- Team worker.
Desirable
- Keyboard, computer knowledge and skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic standard of education including Maths and English.
- Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer facing environment.
Desirable
- Healthcare Apprenticeship or equivalent.
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting or Nursing Home.
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant.
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Must be flexible with shift patterns and internal rotation.
- May be required to work in other departments as required.
- Must be able to undertake manual handling activities.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively, and demonstrate excellent communication skills: verbal, listening & written.
- Legible handwriting.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of confidentiality.
- Self-awareness in terms of assessing own knowledge and competence and understanding your own boundaries.
- Self-awareness in terms of recognising the impact of your behaviour and other peoples behaviour.
- Ability to cope with stress.
- Team worker.
Desirable
- Keyboard, computer knowledge and skills.
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.
