Job summary
Job Title: Health Care Assistant / Trainee Healthcare Assistant
Reports to: Matron/Sister
Accountable to: Head of Nursing
Band: Band 2
Department: Intermediate Care
Location: Westbourne Green Hospital
Division: Medicine
- JOB PURPOSE
To undertake a full range of direct care duties working in support of and, supervised by a Registered Nurse.
- JOB DIMENSIONS
Direct patient care and clerical duties under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Main duties of the job
- Assist individual patients with elements of basic nursing care and the implementation of programmes of care under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Contribute to the ongoing support of patients and their relatives.
- Contribute to the support of patients in transition from one care setting to another
- Assist with obtaining, transmitting and storing information related to the delivery of a care service. See section regarding Respect for Patient Confidentiality below
- Assist and contribute to the movement and treatment of patients to achieve physical comfort and minimise the adverse effects of pressure according to the prescription of care. Report areas of concern to qualified staff
- Assist individual patients with activities of daily living according to individual needs including personal hygiene, appearance, oral care, fluid and dietary intake
- Develop an understanding of individual patient needs in relation to dietary regimes and fluid intake
- Monitor and record fluid balance and dietary intake. Report areas of concern
- Enable/assist patients to minimise discomfort and pain according to the prescription of care.
- Participate in clerical duties as required.
- Support qualified staff by carrying out accurate record keeping, taking and relaying verbal and written messages promptly, respecting confidentiality.
- Patient escort
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description for the post of Health Care Assistant / Trainee Healthcare Assistant for further details on this.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description for the post of Health Care Assistant / Trainee Healthcare Assistant for further details on this.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Care work in a care home, community care or hospital setting
- Working with members of the public
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of English
- Good communication/interpersonal skills
- Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English grades A-D or equivalent i.e. Functional skills level 1
- Minimum NVQ/QCF Diploma or Apprenticeship at Level 2 in Health & Social Care or in Care (Essential for Band 2 HCA, but training may be offered see below**)
- Care Certificate (Essential for Band 2 HCA, but training may be offered see below***)
Values and Behaviour
Essential
- We are one team oWe trust each other and work together oWe talk clearly and honestly. oWe make every penny count. oWe get better all the time
- We care oWe are kind and compassionate. oWe take ownership and keep our word. oWe are passionate, proud and committed. oWe say thank you.
- We value people oWe respect each other and our patients oWe embrace difference oWe support each other oWe say when we have done well and learn from mistakes
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Care work in a care home, community care or hospital setting
- Working with members of the public
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of English
- Good communication/interpersonal skills
- Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English grades A-D or equivalent i.e. Functional skills level 1
- Minimum NVQ/QCF Diploma or Apprenticeship at Level 2 in Health & Social Care or in Care (Essential for Band 2 HCA, but training may be offered see below**)
- Care Certificate (Essential for Band 2 HCA, but training may be offered see below***)
Values and Behaviour
Essential
- We are one team oWe trust each other and work together oWe talk clearly and honestly. oWe make every penny count. oWe get better all the time
- We care oWe are kind and compassionate. oWe take ownership and keep our word. oWe are passionate, proud and committed. oWe say thank you.
- We value people oWe respect each other and our patients oWe embrace difference oWe support each other oWe say when we have done well and learn from mistakes
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).
